1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S241 DAR
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 66,151 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,151 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
S241 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 66,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S241 DAR Mileage History
- 05/06/202465,192 mi
- 05/06/202465,192 mi
- 06/06/202565,622 mi+430 mi
- 12/06/202666,139 mi+517 mi
- 25/06/202666,151 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S241 DAR 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 (S241 DAR) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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