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E881 GLB

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,918 mi
Last recorded94,918 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 GLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,918 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit N/S Headlamp slightly diminished beam pattern

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SMALL HOLE N/SIDE WING AND O/SIDE WING

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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E881 GLB is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 E881 GLB, 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 E881 GLB registered?

E881 GLB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E881 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E881 GLB shows 2 tests 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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