MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slam panel holed by corrosion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slam panel holed by corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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D797 CPM is a 1987 Ford Escort in Grey 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 D797 CPM, 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 D797 CPM registered?
D797 CPM is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1987.
Is D797 CPM safe to buy?
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