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C310 NOO

1986 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,569 mi
Last recorded97,569 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC310 NOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 97,569 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 97,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C310 NOO is a 1986 Ford Escort in Silver 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 C310 NOO, 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 C310 NOO registered?

C310 NOO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1986.

Is C310 NOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C310 NOO 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.

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