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E211 NRE

1987 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 NRE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,764 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

parking brake cable resting on exhaust pipe

Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,738 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air filter bogy insecure

service brakke imblance on max limet 25%

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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E211 NRE is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 E211 NRE, 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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What year was E211 NRE registered?

E211 NRE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E211 NRE safe to buy?

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