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C307 RAN

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,544 mi
Last recorded18,544 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 RAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,544 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 18,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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C307 RAN is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc 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 C307 RAN, 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 C307 RAN registered?

C307 RAN is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C307 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C307 RAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C307 RAN have outstanding finance?

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