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C643 SPG

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,072 mi
Last recorded95,072 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC643 SPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,037 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,224 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 90,224 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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C643 SPG is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C643 SPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C643 SPG registered?

C643 SPG is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is C643 SPG safe to buy?

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