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E129 GBL

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,635 mi
Last recorded59,635 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 GBL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,635 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sill panels have been repaired by welding

corrosion forming to rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch,not within structual point

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

shock absourbers in week condition

surface rust forming on rear suspension parts and fuel tank

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 57,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

oil leak

previous welding repair to both front floor pan

prevouis welding repair to n/s inner sill panel

rust forming on fuel lines

rust forming on handbrake cables

rust forming on o/s/r wheel arch

rust n/s/r wheel arch

slight damage to front bumper

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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E129 GBL is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E129 GBL, 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 E129 GBL registered?

E129 GBL is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E129 GBL safe to buy?

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