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E810 RKG

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,717 mi
Last recorded26,717 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE810 RKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,717 miles

both sides rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 21,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 16,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E810 RKG is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E810 RKG, 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 E810 RKG registered?

E810 RKG is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E810 RKG safe to buy?

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