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E440 PME

1988 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

21,193 mi
Last recorded21,193 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort Van59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 PME
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,675 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

corrosion panal damage

Fail 1 Sep 2006 19,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

panal damage corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2006 19,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

uder side of van rusty

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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E440 PME is a 1988 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E440 PME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E440 PME registered?

E440 PME is a 1988 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E440 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for E440 PME shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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