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C891 RWP

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,971 mi
Last recorded92,971 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 RWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 92,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,032 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,020 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,192 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,185 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,997 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 88,000 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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C891 RWP is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C891 RWP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C891 RWP registered?

C891 RWP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C891 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C891 RWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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