1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D237 JHY
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 87,740 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D237 JHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2008
- 87,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D237 JHY Mileage History
- 12/06/200681,245 mi
- 16/05/200784,703 mi+3,458 mi
- 18/05/200784,706 mi+3 mi
- 24/01/200887,739 mi+3,033 mi
- 25/01/200887,740 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D237 JHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (D237 JHY) between June 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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