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C160 GNC

1986 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

5,818 mi
Last recorded5,818 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 GNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 5,818 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 5,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 5,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,323 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 2,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 96,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2006 96,231 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery loose in its tray n/s rear outer sill has corrosion on the rear lower section

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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C160 GNC is a 1986 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C160 GNC, 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 C160 GNC registered?

C160 GNC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C160 GNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C160 GNC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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