MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front suspension lower arm bushes poor condition on both sides
hand brake travel high
n/s/f c.v.boot clip loose
n/s/r foot brake effort low
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
play in steering rack both sides
slight brake pull to left on road test
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C148 LAM is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 C148 LAM, 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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What year was C148 LAM registered?
C148 LAM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1986.
Is C148 LAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C148 LAM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C148 LAM have outstanding finance?
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