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C707 SNP

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,289 mi
Last recorded71,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC707 SNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,662 miles

slight play in both rear suspension wishbone bushes

Fail 18 Jul 2018 69,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight play in both rear suspension wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,063 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,026 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C707 SNP is a 1986 Ford Escort in White 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 C707 SNP, 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 C707 SNP registered?

C707 SNP is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C707 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C707 SNP 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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