1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R91 STS
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 70,522 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,522 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
R91 STS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2009
- 70,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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R91 STS Mileage History
- 05/04/200654,248 mi
- 05/04/200654,248 mi
- 31/03/200758,822 mi+4,574 mi
- 02/04/200865,502 mi+6,680 mi
- 02/03/200970,522 mi+5,020 mi
Average of roughly 5,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R91 STS 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 (R91 STS) between April 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2009 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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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