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C311 NOO

1986 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,450 mi
Last recorded18,450 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 NOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,520 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2009 17,520 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake pipes undersealed

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,958 miles

Front fuel hoses cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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C311 NOO is a 1986 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C311 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 C311 NOO registered?

C311 NOO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C311 NOO safe to buy?

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