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E12 RST

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,670 mi
Last recorded13,670 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 13,670 miles

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,997 miles

repairs to o/s and n/s rear sills

Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,415 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,253 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 9,555 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 8,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,435 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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E12 RST is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E12 RST, 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 E12 RST registered?

E12 RST is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E12 RST safe to buy?

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