1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R197 FVW
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R197 FVW Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 11/03/2022
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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