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D631 WWC

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD631 WWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,674 miles

o/s/f bearing play

o/s/r bearing play

Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f bearing play

o/s/r bearing play

Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,198 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion starting on both sills but not yet to excess

exhaust has been repaired

fuel pump held up with cable ties but is still secure

n/s steering rack gaiter has been repaired with a rubber type coating ?.Does not meet any fail criteria at this time

o/s door check strap broken

o/s/r park brake a little slower to apply than the n/s

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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D631 WWC is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 D631 WWC, 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 39 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 D631 WWC registered?

D631 WWC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D631 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D631 WWC 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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