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E30 NLJ

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

67,245 mi
Last recorded67,245 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2006 67,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front s/abs weak

both offside front & rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to nearside rear door shut area

windscreen cracked offside top corner

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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E30 NLJ is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 E30 NLJ, 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 E30 NLJ registered?

E30 NLJ is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E30 NLJ safe to buy?

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