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C306 JPP

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,128 mi
Last recorded84,128 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC306 JPP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,847 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,670 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake pipe needs cliping

brake pedal slight creeps

Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,595 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,852 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

advise slight play in steering rack

advise windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2007 80,849 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

advise handbrake

advise slight play in steering rack

advise windscreen

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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C306 JPP is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C306 JPP, 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 C306 JPP registered?

C306 JPP is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C306 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C306 JPP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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