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F146 RLB

1989 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 RLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2006 88,517 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,517 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both headlights have condensation in them

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside front floor corroded

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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F146 RLB is a 1989 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 F146 RLB, 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F146 RLB registered?

F146 RLB is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1989.

Is F146 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F146 RLB shows 2 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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