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C579 OAP

1985 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,335 mi
Last recorded33,335 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 OAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,335 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,335 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 33,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2007 29,260 miles

slight bulge to outside edge of tyre

Pass 20 May 2006 79,579 miles

offside front coil sprin corroded. sligh blow from ex down pipe. neare side rear wheel buckled †

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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C579 OAP is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C579 OAP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C579 OAP registered?

C579 OAP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C579 OAP safe to buy?

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