1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R256 HBW
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1998. Recorded mileage 97,145 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R256 HBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 97,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R256 HBW Mileage History
- 25/01/202373,250 mi
- 20/02/202478,581 mi+5,331 mi
- 20/02/202478,581 mi
- 22/02/202589,078 mi+10,497 mi
- 28/01/202697,145 mi+8,067 mi
Average of roughly 7,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R256 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R256 HBW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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