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BVH 86S

1977 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVH 86S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,014 miles

had to ajust twin 40 carbs to get thou emissions

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,014 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,014 miles

Emissions not tested run out of fuel on test (7.3.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking carb leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear slight leak from n/s/rear driveshaft seal

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,014 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,014 miles

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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BVH 86S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 BVH 86S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVH 86S registered?

BVH 86S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is BVH 86S safe to buy?

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