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E618 HTL

1988 Ford Taurus

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,736 mi
Last recorded30,736 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE618 HTL
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s + o\s cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drivers side cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drivers side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + O\S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 30,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS+NS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

power steering intermittent

Pass 30 Jun 2021 24,496 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2021 23,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,554 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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E618 HTL is a 1988 Ford Taurus in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E618 HTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E618 HTL registered?

E618 HTL is a 1988 Ford Taurus, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E618 HTL safe to buy?

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