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D818 HEL

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 HEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,843 miles

corrosion to both outer rear sills

rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,209 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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D818 HEL is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D818 HEL, 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 D818 HEL registered?

D818 HEL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1987.

Is D818 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D818 HEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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