MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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D838 WHK is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D838 WHK, 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 D838 WHK registered?
D838 WHK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1987.
Is D838 WHK safe to buy?
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