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E828 WET

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,528 mi
Last recorded40,528 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE828 WET
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,499 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,427 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,427 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 377,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,372 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 31,858 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E828 WET is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E828 WET, 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 E828 WET registered?

E828 WET is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E828 WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for E828 WET shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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