MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,614 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all coil springs corroded
all shock absorbers becoming soft and worn
engine oil leak
front brake discs becoming thin
minor exhaust leak from rear silencer
parking brake lever travel becoming long
rear brake compensator becoming lazy in opperation
slightly discoloured side lamp bulbs
spare wheel bucket corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
all coil springs corroded
all shock absobers becoming soft and worn
engine oil leak
front brake discs becoming thin
minor exhaust leak from rear silencer
parking brake lever travel becoming long
rear brake compensator becoming lazy in opperation
slightly discoloured side lamps bulbs
spare wheel bucket corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 RWT is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 RWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A16 RWT registered?
A16 RWT is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1988.
Is A16 RWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 RWT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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