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E283 NNG

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,335 mi
Last recorded22,335 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 NNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 22,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 21,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 21,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 21,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 21,652 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak from gearbox

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,589 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 21,589 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 8,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,921 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,499 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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E283 NNG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E283 NNG, 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 E283 NNG registered?

E283 NNG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E283 NNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 NNG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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