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E127 HJN

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,029 mi
Last recorded29,029 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 HJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check both outer sills due to them being covered up

Fail 3 Jun 2017 29,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check both outer sills due to them being covered up

Pass 28 May 2013 25,882 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 25,861 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 31 May 2012 19,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 19,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,265 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 12,226 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,458 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside hand brake performance slightly low.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 8,419 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside hand brake performance slightly low.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,004 miles

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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E127 HJN is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E127 HJN, 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 E127 HJN registered?

E127 HJN is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E127 HJN safe to buy?

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