MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hose o/s/front was not clipped in correctly have done this
car has b een lowered quite a bit
clearance on rear tyres to wings is very limeted
exhaust has been modified and welded rear braket looks to be a bit loose
rear brake back plates dry squeek on release of brake
rear suspension rubbers are showing sings of age slight perreshing
slight signs of rust starting on rear inner sill panels
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D891 DPG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D891 DPG, 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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D891 DPG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 June 1987.
Is D891 DPG safe to buy?
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