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S891 TDA

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,412 mi
Last recorded3,412 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 TDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 3,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise brake pipes coverd in underseal

rear brakes slightly bindeing on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 1,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2007 1,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroded

rear valance corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 92,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,433 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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S891 TDA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S891 TDA, 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 S891 TDA registered?

S891 TDA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S891 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 TDA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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