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E100 KLL

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 KLL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,837 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,834 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 78,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,525 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 75,520 miles

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

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

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

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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E100 KLL is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,561 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 E100 KLL, 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 38 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 E100 KLL registered?

E100 KLL is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E100 KLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 KLL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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