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C310 RGY

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

76,323 mi
Last recorded76,323 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC310 RGY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 May 2006 76,323 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake and fuel pipes clip broken

Front brake warning wires broken

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and offside front chassis damaged

Nearside and offside rear floor pans rusty

Nearside front brake hose ferulle corroded

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear brake hose ferulle corroded

Nearside rear inner sill rusty

Possible front wheel bearing noise

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 RGY is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 RGY, 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 41 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 C310 RGY registered?

C310 RGY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C310 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C310 RGY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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