1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S835 AVV
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 86,252 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,252 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
S835 AVV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2011
- 86,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 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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S835 AVV Mileage History
- 29/08/200646,788 mi
- 29/08/200751,042 mi+4,254 mi
- 28/08/200855,163 mi+4,121 mi
- 29/08/200855,170 mi+7 mi
- 28/08/200958,872 mi+3,702 mi
- 02/09/200958,872 mi
- 31/08/201065,400 mi+6,528 mi
- 05/09/201186,252 mi+20,852 mi
Average of roughly 7,863 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S835 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S835 AVV) between August 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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