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D782 CVJ

1987 Ford Escort

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD782 CVJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,720 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly down on efficiency

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,834 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,834 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D782 CVJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D782 CVJ, 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.

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What year was D782 CVJ registered?

D782 CVJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D782 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D782 CVJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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