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C589 HUH

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,162 mi
Last recorded62,162 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 HUH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,162 miles

Both front tyres 2.5mm tread depth MOT limit 1.6mm

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion on both sills and general underbody corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion on suspension components

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion on both sills

General corrosion on floor/chassis and suspension components

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion on steering/suspension/braking components/mounting areas/floor and chassis

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,030 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion on steering/suspension/braking components/mounting areas/floor and chassis

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2005 61,865 miles

General corrosion on floor and chasiss

General corrosion on front and rear steering/suspension/braking components and mounting areas

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,865 miles

General corrosion on floor and chasiss

General corrosion on front and rear steering/suspension/braking components and mounting areas

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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C589 HUH is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C589 HUH, 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 C589 HUH registered?

C589 HUH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C589 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C589 HUH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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