1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · E818 JDL
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/04/1988. Recorded mileage 40,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1392cc
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E818 JDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 40,685 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: 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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E818 JDL Mileage History
- 28/03/202240,365 mi
- 23/04/202240,379 mi+14 mi
- 19/04/202340,581 mi+202 mi
- 21/04/202340,581 mi
- 07/08/202440,685 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E818 JDL 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 (E818 JDL) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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