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C31 PPN

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 PPN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 74,531 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 74,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,534 miles

ball joint rubber boots perishing

oil leak

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,245 miles

Advise o/side rear flexi pipe is rubber, all the others are braded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 72,241 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise o/side rear flexi pipe is rubber, all the others are braded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

advise o/side and n/side front floor/inner sill have some corroasion and need welding

Pass 15 Mar 2008 72,176 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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C31 PPN is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C31 PPN, 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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C31 PPN is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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