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C778 CUW

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,020 mi
Last recorded81,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 CUW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,171 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 72,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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C778 CUW is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C778 CUW, 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 C778 CUW registered?

C778 CUW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C778 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C778 CUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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