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D668 LNW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,292 mi
Last recorded42,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD668 LNW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2008 42,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor holed through corrosion

nearside front sill holed through corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,292 miles

nearside front floor holed through corrosion

nearside front sill holed through corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2007 40,212 miles

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

the body and chassis is in poor condition? slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,212 miles

the body and chassis is in poor condition? slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 39,844 miles

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

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

the body and chassis is corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,844 miles

the body and chassis is corroding

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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D668 LNW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D668 LNW, 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 D668 LNW registered?

D668 LNW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D668 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D668 LNW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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