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E182 HTW

1988 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,562 mi
Last recorded32,562 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 HTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,562 miles

extensive underside chassis and body repaires carried out.

Pass 27 May 2006 29,044 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear lamps changed and coloured bulbs fited most buibs will need changing soon colour fading

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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E182 HTW is a 1988 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E182 HTW, 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

How do I check the history of E182 HTW?

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What year was E182 HTW registered?

E182 HTW is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E182 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E182 HTW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E182 HTW have outstanding finance?

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