1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R85 FNO
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/03/1998. Recorded mileage 43,534 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,534 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
R85 FNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2024
- 43,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R85 FNO Mileage History
- 02/02/202238,137 mi
- 20/01/202340,793 mi+2,656 mi
- 21/01/202340,794 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/202443,533 mi+2,739 mi
- 27/01/202443,534 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R85 FNO 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 (R85 FNO) between February 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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