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E101 SVP

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 SVP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,880 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2016 66,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,397 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,441 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 59,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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E101 SVP is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E101 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E101 SVP registered?

E101 SVP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E101 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E101 SVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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