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C662 CVR

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC662 CVR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 80,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 80,303 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc requires new clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,116 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,872 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

light rust on front inner wing panels

underside undersealed unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,682 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,676 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,513 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes greased

low effort n/s/park brake

rear shockers have slightly reduced damping

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,476 miles

Oil leak

mid section exhaust

n/s/r inner sill

welding under sealed

Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 4,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 73,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 71,535 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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C662 CVR is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C662 CVR, 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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C662 CVR is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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