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S906 RBU

1998 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,167 mi
Last recorded13,167 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 RBU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,167 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 13,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,776 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 94,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front 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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S906 RBU 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 S906 RBU, 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 S906 RBU registered?

S906 RBU is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S906 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S906 RBU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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