1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F430 GPP
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1988. Recorded mileage 43,417 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,417 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
F430 GPP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2023
- 43,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F430 GPP Mileage History
- 09/10/200829,212 mi
- 20/03/201035,636 mi+6,424 mi
- 07/04/201136,450 mi+814 mi
- 03/04/201238,175 mi+1,725 mi
- 13/04/201339,639 mi+1,464 mi
- 16/04/201441,471 mi+1,832 mi
- 21/07/201542,010 mi+539 mi
- 31/03/201842,156 mi+146 mi
- 29/07/202242,187 mi+31 mi
- 29/07/202343,417 mi+1,230 mi
Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
F430 GPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F430 GPP) between October 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 34 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
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