1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S918 UEV
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 88,637 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S918 UEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2008
- 88,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S918 UEV Mileage History
- 27/02/200671,167 mi
- 27/02/200671,167 mi
- 06/02/200778,374 mi+7,207 mi
- 04/02/200888,637 mi+10,263 mi
- 04/02/200888,637 mi
Average of roughly 9,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S918 UEV 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 (S918 UEV) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2008 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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