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C128 UPD

1986 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC128 UPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2006 94,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front to rear fuel pipes not secured to floor.

Incorrect bolt securing drivers seat, also one bolt missing front passangers seat.

Nearside front floor to bulkhead area corroded and holed.(not MOT prescibed area).

Nearside rear tyre punctured in inner sidewall.

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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C128 UPD is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 C128 UPD, 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.

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C128 UPD is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C128 UPD safe to buy?

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