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E997 HRP

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 HRP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 44,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,094 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 39,461 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 39,461 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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E997 HRP is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E997 HRP, 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 E997 HRP registered?

E997 HRP is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E997 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E997 HRP shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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