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D498 HBP

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,992 mi
Last recorded77,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 HBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside doorstep corroded

play at steering wheel

Pass 7 May 2025 76,104 miles

Offside door step corroded

play at steering wheel

Pass 7 May 2024 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corroded around battery tray

play at steering wheel

Pass 5 May 2023 72,843 miles

play at steering wheel

Pass 6 May 2022 71,152 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play at steering wheel

Pass 6 May 2021 70,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 70,061 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 67,251 miles

both front tyres treads deteriorated and cracked

Fail 9 May 2018 67,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres treads deteriorated and cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 67,144 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

car generally rusty

hole on bottom of n/s wing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,222 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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D498 HBP is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D498 HBP, 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.

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What year was D498 HBP registered?

D498 HBP is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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