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E138 GNV

1987 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,879 mi
Last recorded2,879 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 GNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 2,879 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,165 miles

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

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

inner rear arches heavily coated in undersill

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes rusty

underside rusty and weak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,816 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 94,816 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,961 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear door not opening

underside rusty and weak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear wheel archs corroded

vehicles underside rusty and weak in areas

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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E138 GNV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 E138 GNV, 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 E138 GNV registered?

E138 GNV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E138 GNV safe to buy?

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