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E107 JLB

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE107 JLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2006 83,006 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes imbalanced.

osf door skin insecure.spare tyre flat.

rear silencer split.water in osf headlamp.engine overheats will not idle when hot.osf door lock damaged/hanging out bof door.front bumper held on with wire.vehicle underbody corroded.front discs 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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E107 JLB is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E107 JLB, 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.

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What year was E107 JLB registered?

E107 JLB is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E107 JLB safe to buy?

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