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1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E524 REL

E524 REL

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/05/1988. Recorded mileage 47,486 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1597cc

E524 REL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
  • 47,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E524 REL Mileage History

  1. 19/11/202247,416 mi
  2. 27/11/202347,449 mi+33 mi
  3. 27/11/202347,449 mi
  4. 05/12/202447,474 mi+25 mi
  5. 16/03/202647,486 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E524 REL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (E524 REL) between November 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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