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D4 RST

1988 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011

LOWWERED SUSPENSION FITTED

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT INCURE

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

UNDER BODY IN A POOR CONDICTION

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 134,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 134,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,827 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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D4 RST is a 1988 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 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 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 RST registered?

D4 RST is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 December 1988.

Is D4 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 RST shows 6 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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