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1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E717 EAP

E717 EAP

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/04/1988. Recorded mileage 72,394 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1597cc

E717 EAP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
  • 72,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E717 EAP Mileage History

  1. 23/06/202270,224 mi
  2. 14/04/202471,612 mi+1,388 mi
  3. 01/06/202471,640 mi+28 mi
  4. 23/08/202572,373 mi+733 mi
  5. 19/09/202572,394 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E717 EAP 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 (E717 EAP) between June 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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