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Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Big hole, (6.1.2 (a))
Centre exhaust has slight blow
Centre exhaust has slight blow
Clutch release bearing noisy
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Centre exhaust has slight blow
Centre exhaust has slight blow
Clutch release bearing noisy
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Earth (4.2.3 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator / light side / stop (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower oil leak, crankshaft oil seal,
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Pedal going very hard, (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding hard to turn, (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blowing smoke on exhilaration, (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges , rounding, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rounding, on both edges, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer small hole (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.5 - 3mm
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S/R tyre has a very slight lump/ twist in the tread.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc's are slightly pitted with rust spots.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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E181 MVH is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 E181 MVH, 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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E181 MVH is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1988.
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