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E988 AVK

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,203 mi
Last recorded39,203 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE988 AVK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,662 miles

Nearside Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 27,835 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 27,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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E988 AVK is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E988 AVK, 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 E988 AVK registered?

E988 AVK is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E988 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E988 AVK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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