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C219 VRF

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,141 mi
Last recorded72,141 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC219 VRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 65,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

the brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

the brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,619 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 49,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front number plate split

Pass 28 Nov 2005 49,005 miles

front number plate split

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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C219 VRF is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C219 VRF, 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 C219 VRF registered?

C219 VRF is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C219 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C219 VRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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