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C176 BLJ

1986 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,460 mi
Last recorded55,460 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 55,460 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,601 miles

Exhaust slightly smokey.

O/s/r wheel arch slightly deteriorating.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,843 miles

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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C176 BLJ is a 1986 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C176 BLJ, 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 C176 BLJ registered?

C176 BLJ is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C176 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C176 BLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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