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E92 NRW

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,870 mi
Last recorded52,870 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE92 NRW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,870 miles

all tyres are perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2024 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres are perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,866 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,849 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 52,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E92 NRW is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E92 NRW, 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 E92 NRW registered?

E92 NRW is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E92 NRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E92 NRW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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