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C377 XRE

1986 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1517cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC377 XRE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,517cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 62,606 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 62,606 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 57,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 55,659 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 55,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,597 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 54,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leaks from engine have blown over offside body engine compartment and steering rack gaiter

oil leak

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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C377 XRE is a 1986 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,517cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C377 XRE, 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 C377 XRE registered?

C377 XRE is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C377 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C377 XRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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