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S814 NRG

1998 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 NRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,417 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,593 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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S814 NRG is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S814 NRG, 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 S814 NRG registered?

S814 NRG is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S814 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 NRG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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