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E436 CHK

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,783 mi
Last recorded46,783 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 CHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,783 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 46,783 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E436 CHK is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E436 CHK, 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 E436 CHK registered?

E436 CHK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1987.

Is E436 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E436 CHK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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