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1998 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

R818 DRT

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD ESCORT (1998, Petrol, 1597cc) — mileage recorded at 42,337. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 17/01/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 42,337
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Ford Escort (R818 DRT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2023 to January 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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