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E212 LFH

1988 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,653 mi
Last recorded69,653 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 LFH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,653 miles

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

Oil leak

pos gearbox oil leek d/ shaft seal

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,228 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,228 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,403 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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E212 LFH is a 1988 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E212 LFH, 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

How do I check the history of E212 LFH?

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What year was E212 LFH registered?

E212 LFH is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E212 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E212 LFH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E212 LFH have outstanding finance?

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