1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E261 MYP
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 73,070 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1597cc
E261 MYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2008
- 73,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E261 MYP Mileage History
- 06/07/200571,384 mi
- 13/07/200571,408 mi+24 mi
- 15/07/200571,408 mi
- 24/05/200772,710 mi+1,302 mi
- 29/05/200873,070 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E261 MYP 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 1988 Ford Escort (E261 MYP) between July 2005 and May 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”; “Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.
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