MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
offside floor to sill is holed
oil leak
play in offside and nearside inner rack joints
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front floor to sill is holed
oil leak
slight play in inner steering rack joints
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C282 MJN is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue 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 C282 MJN, 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 C282 MJN registered?
C282 MJN is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1986.
Is C282 MJN safe to buy?
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