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C191 AHA

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 AHA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

oil leak front

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 39,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,369 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight wear to nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,495 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,849 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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C191 AHA is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C191 AHA, 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 C191 AHA registered?

C191 AHA is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C191 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 AHA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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