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A8 MRL

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,129 mi
Last recorded31,129 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MRL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 31,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 31,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 30,989 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 30,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,911 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 30,894 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,881 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 30,878 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,848 miles

Power steering noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,516 miles

power steering belt is in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2012 30,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,403 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,343 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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A8 MRL is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 MRL, 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 MRL registered?

A8 MRL is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is A8 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MRL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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