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ESV 636

1988 Ford Classic

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,707 mi
Last recorded10,707 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 636
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,590 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,135 miles

slight play in steering damper .

Fail 7 Apr 2014 8,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering damper .

Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,764 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,166 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 5,153 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,692 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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ESV 636 is a 1988 Ford Classic in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESV 636, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Classic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESV 636 registered?

ESV 636 is a 1988 Ford Classic, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is ESV 636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 636 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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