1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S992 UKE
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 76,177 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,177 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
S992 UKE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2008
- 76,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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S992 UKE Mileage History
- 09/06/200661,278 mi
- 14/06/200766,384 mi+5,106 mi
- 30/09/200876,155 mi+9,771 mi
- 02/10/200876,177 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,432 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S992 UKE 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 (S992 UKE) between June 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”.
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