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C317 LWJ

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 LWJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 83,701 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,743 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,252 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,252 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,902 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 67,902 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,208 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 63,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 60,397 miles

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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C317 LWJ is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C317 LWJ, 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 C317 LWJ registered?

C317 LWJ is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C317 LWJ safe to buy?

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