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B19 NTY

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,014 mi
Last recorded38,014 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 NTY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,780 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 21 May 2013 34,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 31,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 28,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 25,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 22,577 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 22,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 11,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

distributer oil seal leaking

oil pressure switch leaking

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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B19 NTY is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 NTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 NTY registered?

B19 NTY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is B19 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 NTY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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