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C508 OTO

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,291 mi
Last recorded29,291 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC508 OTO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 26,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 25,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 23,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,923 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,634 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 11,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,599 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 10,599 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion noted in maney areas under body

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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C508 OTO is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C508 OTO, 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 C508 OTO registered?

C508 OTO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C508 OTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C508 OTO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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