MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight movement in front radius arm bushs
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of E197 WTT?
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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.
Does E197 WTT have outstanding finance?
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