MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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E184 TAV is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E184 TAV, 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 E184 TAV registered?
E184 TAV is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1988.
Is E184 TAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E184 TAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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