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ONV 266P

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONV 266P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,878 miles

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

hole in n/s sill at front

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2012

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2012

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f floor corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 62,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 62,719 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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ONV 266P is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 ONV 266P, 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 39 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ONV 266P registered?

ONV 266P is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is ONV 266P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONV 266P shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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