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R340NEP
Year1998
0-60mph11.4 sec
FuelPetrol
Power89 BHP
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FORD FLIGHT 16V

General information

Make FORD
Model ESCORT FLIGHT 16V
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 110 mph
0 - 60 mph 11.4 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 89 BHP
Max. torque 134 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Engine capacity 1.597 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 26.4 mpg
Consumption extra urban 44.1 mpg
Consumption combined 35.3 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-17
Pictures 3
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2023-11-08
MOT pass rate
63 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 9
Total advice items 43
Total items failed 29
MOT #24 2022-11-09 15:10
MOT test number 685374440467
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-11-08
MOT #23 2022-10-15 10:06
MOT test number 794051530871
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
All Front and Rear Suspension components slightly corroded
Fail
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill insufficent welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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MOT #22 2021-10-30 08:48
MOT test number 911649352743
Result Passed
MOT #21 2021-10-30 08:48
MOT test number 619441210284
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #20 2020-10-17 09:34
MOT test number 364228921445
Result Passed
MOT #19 2020-10-10 10:47
MOT test number 911421392158
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2019-10-19 10:10
MOT test number 958564230453
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
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MOT #17 2019-10-19 10:10
MOT test number 970287992144
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass with rectification
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #16 2018-10-20 10:43
MOT test number 494817464339
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MOT #15 2017-11-04 08:03
MOT test number 898354215492
Result Passed
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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MOT #14 2016-08-04 14:59
MOT test number 603988845489
Result Passed
Advice
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
O/s and n/s sills corroded
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #13 2016-08-04 09:28
MOT test number 798814032293
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
O/s and n/s sills corroded
Advice
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
MOT #12 2015-08-20 12:43
MOT test number 308732835290
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Notice
Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Notice
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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MOT #11 2015-08-12 11:55
MOT test number 458284225244
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Notice
Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Notice
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
MOT #10 2014-08-15 11:56
MOT test number 889287324241
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Rear inner and outer sills deteriorating
MOT #9 2013-08-23 16:25
MOT test number 358955133271
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #8 2013-08-22 10:09
MOT test number 985504233227
Result Failed
Fail
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fail
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fail
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
MOT #7 2009-12-22 17:27
MOT test number 134166159387
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #6 2008-12-29 11:53
MOT test number 304334068380
Result Passed
MOT #5 2008-01-03 15:24
MOT test number 704563708064
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2007-01-17 16:19
MOT test number 104627217424
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-01-16 14:26
MOT test number 112946217489
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #2 2006-01-18 12:04
MOT test number 763688916048
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-01-16 11:54
MOT test number 132326616060
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 3 May 2023
MOT Expired: 8 November 2023
Tax status 3 May 2023
Days left 360 days too late
MOT expiry date 8 November 2023
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 1998-01-16
Last registration 2022-11-09
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Registration #1 1998-01-16 27 mi
Registration #2 2006-01-16 10.604 mi
Registration #3 2006-01-18 10.604 mi
Registration #4 2007-01-16 11.253 mi
Registration #5 2007-01-17 11.253 mi
Registration #6 2008-01-03 11.692 mi
Registration #7 2008-12-29 12.185 mi
Registration #8 2009-12-22 12.461 mi
Registration #9 2013-08-22 12.778 mi
Registration #10 2013-08-23 12.786 mi
Registration #11 2014-08-15 26.658 mi
Registration #12 2015-08-12 36.969 mi
Registration #13 2015-08-20 36.972 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1875 mm
Height 1346 mm
Length 4138 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number VD43141

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