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C718 AKV

1986 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,000 mi
Last recorded45,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC718 AKV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,000 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 44,999 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,241 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 39,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,160 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 37,104 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

unable to release o/s/r seatbelt

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,597 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 35,589 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 35,517 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front valance corroded

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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C718 AKV is a 1986 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,296cc 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 C718 AKV, 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 C718 AKV registered?

C718 AKV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 1986.

Is C718 AKV safe to buy?

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