MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,522 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
most of brake pipes undersealed semm okay
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise both lower outer sills weak advise metal brake pipes covered with underseal
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S161 NBV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 48,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S161 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S161 NBV registered?
S161 NBV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S161 NBV safe to buy?
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