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C769 VPC

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,705 mi
Last recorded50,705 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC769 VPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,315 miles

nearside rear tyre has radius cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,571 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,571 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,135 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,341 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 44,341 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,035 miles

nearside rear service brake weak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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C769 VPC is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C769 VPC, 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 C769 VPC registered?

C769 VPC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is C769 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C769 VPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C769 VPC have outstanding finance?

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