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B319 OPF

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB319 OPF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,219 miles

feul pipes corroded

front discs marked slightly

radiator weak

Fail 15 Mar 2006 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension bushes cracked slightly

battery insecure

both front inner wings corroded

both front/rear chassis showing corrosion

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front brake discs scored slightly

front exhaust leaking slightly

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank showing corrosion

oil leak

radiator weak

Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,147 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

radiator weak

all rear suspension bushes cracked

battery insecure

both front inner wings corroded

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front/rear chassis corroded

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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B319 OPF is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B319 OPF, 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 B319 OPF registered?

B319 OPF is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is B319 OPF safe to buy?

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