1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D343 DPM
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1986. Recorded mileage 3,702 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1597cc
D343 DPM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 3,702 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: Average
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D343 DPM Mileage History
- 31/05/20223,635 mi
- 12/05/20263,702 mi+67 mi
- 13/05/20263,702 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D343 DPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (D343 DPM) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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