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1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S778 JBL

S778 JBL

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 38,313 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/08/2007
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
38,313 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/08/2007
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Finance & Risk
UNCHECKED
Unverified
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Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1597cc

S778 JBL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2006
  • 38,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S778 JBL Mileage History

  1. 21/08/200638,313 mi
  2. 21/08/200638,313 mi

S778 JBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S778 JBL) between August 2006 and August 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 August 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY