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E659 YGH

1988 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort Van59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 YGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2006 76,294 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside lower swivel

offside track rod

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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E659 YGH is a 1988 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E659 YGH, 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 E659 YGH registered?

E659 YGH is a 1988 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E659 YGH safe to buy?

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