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B2 LTR

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,350 mi
Last recorded28,350 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 LTR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 28,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,831 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,555 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 27,897 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,108 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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B2 LTR is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B2 LTR, 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

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What year was B2 LTR registered?

B2 LTR is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B2 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 LTR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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