MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor full of filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all tyres between 9 and 10 years old
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH AFFECTING ALL LAMPS ON REAR (4.4.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH AFFECTING ALL LAMPS ON REAR (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C598 LTA is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C598 LTA, 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 C598 LTA registered?
C598 LTA is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1986.
Is C598 LTA safe to buy?
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