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1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · RST 888S

RST 888S

1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/08/1987. Recorded mileage 93,344 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1987 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
93,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1597cc

RST 888S Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
  • 93,344 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

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RST 888S Mileage History

  1. 31/07/202392,616 mi
  2. 08/09/202392,638 mi+22 mi
  3. 08/08/202493,098 mi+460 mi
  4. 07/10/202593,341 mi+243 mi
  5. 22/10/202593,344 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RST 888S MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 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 1987 Ford Escort (RST 888S) between July 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY