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S894 RNT

1998 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 RNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,358 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,320 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,320 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 43,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,638 miles

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

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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S894 RNT is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S894 RNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S894 RNT registered?

S894 RNT is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S894 RNT safe to buy?

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