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FORD ESCORT1988 · 1.6L Petrol

E243 DTO

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1988 FORD ESCORT? It's a Petrol with a 1597cc engine showing 55,325 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 20/07/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 55,325
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1597cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1988, this Ford Escort with plate E243 DTO has undergone 2 MOT inspections since August 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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