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E134 CGJ

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,974 mi
Last recorded7,974 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE134 CGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2008 7,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 5,571 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 5,571 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,524 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 4,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

sill to floor on convertable strengthening structure weak with corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2005 3,352 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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E134 CGJ is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E134 CGJ, 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 E134 CGJ registered?

E134 CGJ is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E134 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E134 CGJ shows 6 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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