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D83 OEP

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,176 mi
Last recorded52,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD83 OEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded

many welding repairs carried out to very high standard

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 10 Oct 2014 51,893 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded

many welding repairs carried out to very high standard

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,604 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cant inspect welds due to underseal

under body corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 51,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cant inspect welds due to underseal

under body corroded

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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D83 OEP is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D83 OEP, 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 D83 OEP registered?

D83 OEP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D83 OEP safe to buy?

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