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E128 GRN

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,159 mi
Last recorded6,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 GRN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 6,159 miles

BOTH REAR CIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

CONDENSATION IN FRONT OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIPPED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR CHASSIE SECTIONS ARE CORRODED IN PLACES

REAR OFFSIDE OUTER SILL AT REAR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 27 Jan 2007 6,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE HEADLAMP CONDENSATION IN

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRASKE PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRRODED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 2,790 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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E128 GRN is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E128 GRN, 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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What year was E128 GRN registered?

E128 GRN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E128 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E128 GRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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