1998 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · R226 CDB
1998 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 88,292 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R226 CDB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/04/2007
- 88,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R226 CDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R226 CDB) between April 2005 and April 2007.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
R226 CDB Mileage History
- 22/04/200563,103 mi
- 22/04/200563,103 mi
- 22/04/200563,103 mi
- 20/04/200672,902 mi+9,799 mi
- 21/04/200672,904 mi+2 mi
- 25/04/200788,292 mi+15,388 mi
- 25/04/200788,292 mi
Average of roughly 12,549 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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