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C341 BDH

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,916 mi
Last recorded5,916 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC341 BDH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 5,916 miles

exhaust pipe squashed

slight corrosion on front crossmember

slight corrosion on n/s rear chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2014 5,859 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 5,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R Tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,155 miles

all tyres perished

battery not clamped down

centre mirror missing

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s/r inner wing corroded and weak

slight brake bind on both front wheels

Fail 2 May 2012 4,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

battery not clamped down

centre mirror missing

no rear seat belts fitted

all tyres badly perished

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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C341 BDH is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C341 BDH, 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 C341 BDH registered?

C341 BDH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C341 BDH safe to buy?

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