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C118 RJM

1986 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 RJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,829 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,570 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion requires attention

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,203 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,191 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,588 miles

engine slightly smoky

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,889 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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C118 RJM is a 1986 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 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 C118 RJM, 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 40 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 C118 RJM registered?

C118 RJM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C118 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C118 RJM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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