1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R792 CAH
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 93,053 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1753cc
R792 CAH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2007
- 93,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R792 CAH Mileage History
- 23/06/200680,389 mi
- 19/09/200792,667 mi+12,278 mi
- 29/11/200793,053 mi+386 mi
- 29/11/200793,053 mi
Average of roughly 8,831 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R792 CAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R792 CAH) between June 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2007 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”.
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