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D16 RST

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,272 mi
Last recorded58,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,272 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,111 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 58,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D16 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D16 RST, 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 D16 RST registered?

D16 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is D16 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 RST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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