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D891 DPG

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,900 mi
Last recorded109,900 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 DPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 97,587 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 97,587 miles

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.

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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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.

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