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E66 PCV

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,834 mi
Last recorded7,834 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 PCV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,834 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 82,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Steering damper has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E66 PCV is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E66 PCV, 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 E66 PCV registered?

E66 PCV is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E66 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E66 PCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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