1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F258 NLK
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/09/1988. Recorded mileage 91,269 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,269 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
F258 NLK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2023
- 91,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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F258 NLK Mileage History
- 19/09/200663,163 mi
- 07/09/200767,980 mi+4,817 mi
- 30/09/200870,274 mi+2,294 mi
- 13/04/201073,850 mi+3,576 mi
- 04/04/201176,883 mi+3,033 mi
- 02/04/201279,603 mi+2,720 mi
- 09/04/201380,802 mi+1,199 mi
- 16/05/201481,391 mi+589 mi
- 17/03/201681,407 mi+16 mi
- 11/04/201782,316 mi+909 mi
- 20/06/201882,528 mi+212 mi
- 03/07/201986,878 mi+4,350 mi
- 11/07/201986,950 mi+72 mi
- 02/07/202089,217 mi+2,267 mi
- 15/07/202089,309 mi+92 mi
- 01/06/202289,947 mi+638 mi
- 23/06/202391,257 mi+1,310 mi
- 30/06/202391,269 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,675 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
F258 NLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F258 NLK) between September 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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