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E306 GVV

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,268 mi
Last recorded2,268 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 GVV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,268 miles

Condensation build up in front headlamps not affecting beam image

Corrosion to chassis

General corrosion to brake lines

Minor blow to exhaust system

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Small split in offside cv boot

corrosion to sills.Underseal undded

Pass 19 Aug 2005 431 miles

crack to offside front head lamp lens not affecting beam pattern

small amount of chaffing to all four flexi brake hoses

surface corrosion to offside rear sill drivers seat mount nearside rear inner sill and to chassis members/ rear arches

surface corrosion/ to nearside rear sill and seat mount nearside front

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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E306 GVV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E306 GVV, 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 E306 GVV registered?

E306 GVV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E306 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E306 GVV shows 2 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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