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D4 NRF

1988 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,172 mi
Last recorded1,172 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 NRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 1,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play lower steering column bush

Fail 2 Jun 2008 1,087 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play lower steering column bush

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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D4 NRF is a 1988 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D4 NRF, 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 D4 NRF registered?

D4 NRF is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is D4 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 NRF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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