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C287 SRX

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,389 mi
Last recorded3,389 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC287 SRX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 3,389 miles

Centre Mirror Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 3,388 miles

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

Centre Mirror Missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 1,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front metal brake pipes corroded.

metal fuel pipes corroded.

n/s and o/s door shuts perishing and showing corrosion.

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded.

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded.

slight oil leak.

underbody has surface rust.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 276 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,887 miles

o/s & n/s sill coverd by plastic

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 94,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 94,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C287 SRX is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C287 SRX, 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 C287 SRX registered?

C287 SRX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C287 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C287 SRX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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