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E884 RUB

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,627 mi
Last recorded55,627 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE884 RUB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,627 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 16 Aug 2007 55,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust corroded/leaking

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 55,233 miles

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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E884 RUB is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E884 RUB, 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 E884 RUB registered?

E884 RUB is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E884 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E884 RUB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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