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C185 PCM

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 PCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 104,744 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Oct 2006 104,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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C185 PCM is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C185 PCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C185 PCM registered?

C185 PCM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C185 PCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C185 PCM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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