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C440 LGT

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,468 mi
Last recorded36,468 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 LGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 36,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,789 miles

driver front brake pipe corrded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,402 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear trailing arm rear most bushes perished

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear lower side light not working

Offside rear brake pipe damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Fail 31 Jan 2012 22,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Both rear trailing arm rear most bushes perished

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear lower side light not working

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake pipe damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,410 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 16,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C440 LGT is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C440 LGT, 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 C440 LGT registered?

C440 LGT is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C440 LGT safe to buy?

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