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E680 EPL

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,488 mi
Last recorded9,488 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 EPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,488 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 9,488 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,488 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 9,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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E680 EPL is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E680 EPL, 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 E680 EPL registered?

E680 EPL is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E680 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E680 EPL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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