1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R776 ETG
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 88,814 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1597cc
R776 ETG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2009
- 88,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R776 ETG Mileage History
- 13/04/200680,293 mi
- 14/04/200680,293 mi
- 16/11/200784,358 mi+4,065 mi
- 18/11/200886,315 mi+1,957 mi
- 07/11/200988,812 mi+2,497 mi
- 09/11/200988,814 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R776 ETG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R776 ETG) between April 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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