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S317 RKG

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,684 mi
Last recorded34,684 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 RKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,745 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 18,734 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 14,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 14,860 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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S317 RKG 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 S317 RKG, 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 S317 RKG registered?

S317 RKG is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S317 RKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 RKG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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