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C776 VLC

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,266 mi
Last recorded50,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC776 VLC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F Suspension inner gaiter split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,366 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 48,351 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,776 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,243 miles

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

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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C776 VLC is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C776 VLC, 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 C776 VLC registered?

C776 VLC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C776 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C776 VLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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