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S811 TOA

1998 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,926 mi
Last recorded99,926 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 TOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 99,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front to rears and all rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n,s,r brake noisey when applied.

slight play in n,s,f drop link

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,098 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,028 miles

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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S811 TOA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Grey 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 S811 TOA, 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 S811 TOA registered?

S811 TOA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S811 TOA safe to buy?

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