1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R891 CJN
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 52,055 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/11/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,055 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
R891 CJN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2017
- 52,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 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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R891 CJN Mileage History
- 12/04/200665,429 mi
- 03/07/200772,047 mi+6,618 mi
- 11/08/200893,252 mi+21,205 mi
- 12/08/200893,252 mi
- 10/08/20091,126 mi-92,126 mi
- 10/08/20091,126 mi
- 09/08/20103,982 mi+2,856 mi
- 09/08/20103,982 mi
- 01/12/201112,516 mi+8,534 mi
- 01/12/201219,748 mi+7,232 mi
- 01/11/201329,037 mi+9,289 mi
- 01/11/201329,038 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/201439,377 mi+10,339 mi
- 12/11/201439,377 mi
- 24/11/201547,402 mi+8,025 mi
- 25/11/201547,402 mi
- 22/11/201652,054 mi+4,652 mi
- 10/02/201752,055 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -1,235 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R891 CJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R891 CJN) between April 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (2.4.B.6d)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
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