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F489 RFR

1988 Ford Escort Van

Orange Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,568 mi
Last recorded6,568 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort Van59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 RFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,568 miles

1/ various underbody corrosion.mainly on lower outer seals

Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,428 miles

adv under body corrosion

adv rear number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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F489 RFR is a 1988 Ford Escort Van in Orange with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 59,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F489 RFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F489 RFR?

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What year was F489 RFR registered?

F489 RFR is a 1988 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F489 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 RFR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F489 RFR have outstanding finance?

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