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E715 JYP

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 JYP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 87,928 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 87,928 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E715 JYP is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E715 JYP, 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 E715 JYP registered?

E715 JYP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E715 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E715 JYP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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