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E926 PPW

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE926 PPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 80,404 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 80,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,815 miles

both front brake discs lightly rusted

light switch is slightly sticky in operation

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,233 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,276 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play// exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,758 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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E926 PPW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E926 PPW, 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 E926 PPW registered?

E926 PPW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E926 PPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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