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E174 EVW

1988 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,377 mi
Last recorded1,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 EVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 1,377 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 1,377 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 n/s/rear side light bulbs not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front reg plate in poor condition but still readable

rear silencer not fully tight on centre pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2006 690 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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E174 EVW is a 1988 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 E174 EVW, 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 E174 EVW registered?

E174 EVW is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E174 EVW safe to buy?

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