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E716 XVS

1987 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE716 XVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2006 89,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

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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E716 XVS is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E716 XVS, 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 E716 XVS registered?

E716 XVS is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E716 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E716 XVS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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