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E197 WTT

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,972 mi
Last recorded48,972 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 WTT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,972 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 48,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant tank cap missing

Pass 4 May 2023 38,399 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 38,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,321 miles

slight movement in front radius arm bushs

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,002 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,036 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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E197 WTT is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 E197 WTT, 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 39 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 E197 WTT registered?

E197 WTT is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E197 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E197 WTT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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