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C64 VLH

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,743 mi
Last recorded27,743 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC64 VLH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 25,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,207 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 17,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 16,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 16,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 16,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 16,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 16,583 miles

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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C64 VLH is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C64 VLH, 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 C64 VLH registered?

C64 VLH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C64 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C64 VLH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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