Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet (1991)
1991 Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet
CarHunch is tracking 131 1991 Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Ford Escort Cabriolet has a 0% first-time pass rate—meaning every single one of the 131 vehicles tested failed its MOT, which is catastrophically below the 80% UK average and a major red flag for any buyer. With zero recorded dangerous defects across the fleet, the failures appear to be minor or advisory issues rather than safety-critical problems, though the consistent 100% failure rate is deeply concerning nonetheless.
These cars are now over three decades old, and the complete absence of pass data suggests this cohort is largely at the end of its serviceable life or kept primarily as hobby vehicles rather than daily drivers. Before committing to one of these Cabriolets, budget heavily for pre-purchase inspection and expect significant repair costs—a 0% pass rate means you're looking at a project car, not reliable transport.
We have 131 1991 Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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