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E988 JCR

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,497 mi
Last recorded27,497 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE988 JCR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,497 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 27,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 26,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,970 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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E988 JCR is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc 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 E988 JCR, 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 JCR registered?

E988 JCR is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E988 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E988 JCR 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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