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D22 RSV

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,723 mi
Last recorded19,723 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 RSV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 19,723 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,659 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion forming to nearside front floor area

corrosion forming to offside front floor area

corrosion forming to offside rear seat belt mount

front to rear brake lines corroding

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 6 Nov 2014 19,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion forming to nearside front floor area

corrosion forming to offside front floor area

corrosion forming to offside rear seat belt mount

front to rear brake lines corroding

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 19,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D22 RSV is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D22 RSV, 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.

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What year was D22 RSV registered?

D22 RSV is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D22 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 RSV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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