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E983 NHA

1987 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 NHA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,156 miles

Both N/S tyre walls are perishing/cracking.

Both front wiper blades have slight tears in them

Both rear chassis legs have soft metal and should be attended to.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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E983 NHA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 E983 NHA, 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 E983 NHA registered?

E983 NHA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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