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E241 JTR

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 JTR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2008 56,011 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,100 miles

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall. Corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch

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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E241 JTR is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E241 JTR, 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 E241 JTR registered?

E241 JTR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E241 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E241 JTR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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