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E16 GMC

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 GMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 84,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,240 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 83,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2006 81,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2005 72,264 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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E16 GMC is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E16 GMC, 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 E16 GMC registered?

E16 GMC is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is E16 GMC safe to buy?

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