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C191 VLU

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 VLU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Excessive corrision on off side front inner wing

Off side rear tyre wall damage.

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,505 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 20,505 miles

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

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

O/S/F/Tyre on limit 1.6mm

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 VLU is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C191 VLU?

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What year was C191 VLU registered?

C191 VLU is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C191 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 VLU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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