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C18 BRS

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,408 mi
Last recorded23,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BRS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,408 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 22,700 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,554 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,142 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight brake bind, nearside front. (still easily turned by hand)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,164 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 5,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 13,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,652 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 93,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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C18 BRS is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C18 BRS, 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 C18 BRS registered?

C18 BRS is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C18 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 BRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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