Ford Escort Kombi Popular (1991)
1991 Ford Escort Kombi Popular
CarHunch is tracking 137 1991 Ford Escort Kombi Popular vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 137 petrol Escort Kombis in this dataset failed their MOT on first attempt—a stark 0% pass rate against the UK average of 80%—with no recorded dangerous defects, which at least suggests safety systems are failing rather than failing critically. This 1991 model is now 33 years old, and the complete absence of recorded failures and advisories in the data points to a reporting gap rather than perfection; these vehicles are likely off the road, scrapped, or no longer routinely tested.
If you're genuinely considering a 1991 Escort Kombi today, expect it to need serious work to pass MOT—corrosion, worn brakes, and collapsed suspension are the norm for cars this age. Your real decision isn't about reliability; it's whether the cost of bringing one roadworthy is worth the investment for a classic or heritage project.
We have 137 1991 Ford Escort Kombi Popular 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 Kombi Popular
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (94%) | 129 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (6%) | 8 | 0% | 0 |
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