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E190 TEA

1988 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,153 mi
Last recorded62,153 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 TEA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 62,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 62,153 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,474 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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E190 TEA is a 1988 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E190 TEA, 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

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What year was E190 TEA registered?

E190 TEA is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E190 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E190 TEA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E190 TEA have outstanding finance?

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