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B1 GNU

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,366 mi
Last recorded19,366 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 19,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 18,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 17,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 17,261 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 17,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 16,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,226 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 12,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 10,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 3,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 2,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 96,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 90,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,522 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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B1 GNU is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 B1 GNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B1 GNU?

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What year was B1 GNU registered?

B1 GNU is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is B1 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 GNU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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