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S789 SAV

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,584 mi
Last recorded15,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 SAV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,584 miles

(7) Both outer sills corroded slightly.

(8) Front exhaust corroded slightly.

(8) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

(7) Both outer sills corroded slightly.

(8) Front exhaust corroded slightly.

(8) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 6,176 miles

(5) Both track rod ends fitted incorrectly.

(6) Front anti roll bar bushes and link arms worn slightly.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 6,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

(5) Both track rod ends fitted incorrectly.

(6) Front anti roll bar bushes and link arms worn slightly.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 3,004 miles

(6) Front anti roll bar link arms worn slightly.

(7) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 3,004 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

(6) Front anti roll bar link arms worn slightly.

(7) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 10 Sep 2005 92,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S789 SAV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S789 SAV, 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 S789 SAV registered?

S789 SAV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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