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C29 UUY

1986 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,325 mi
Last recorded29,325 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 UUY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,325 miles

front tyres rubbing slightly on inner wings

slight play offside rear suspension bush

Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,087 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe under clip

slight surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 8,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2009 8,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 5,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,146 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 2,146 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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C29 UUY is a 1986 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C29 UUY, 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 C29 UUY registered?

C29 UUY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C29 UUY safe to buy?

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