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C151 RKB

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,990 mi
Last recorded32,990 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 RKB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 32,990 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front xmemer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure near side front by master cylinder (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front xmemer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 32,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,732 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 28,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner wings starting to corrode

n/s/f c.v boot starting to perish

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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C151 RKB is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C151 RKB, 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 C151 RKB registered?

C151 RKB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C151 RKB safe to buy?

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