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H131 HVR

1991 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 HVR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2006 95,545 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 67,019 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 66,551 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H131 HVR is a 1991 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 H131 HVR, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H131 HVR is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is H131 HVR safe to buy?

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