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C798 PPH

1985 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,158 mi
Last recorded34,158 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC798 PPH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 34,158 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 34,158 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,158 miles

Corrosion in nearside front chassis

Corrosion in nearside rear inner sill

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,154 miles

hole in nearside front chassis

slight perishing in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2016 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

hole in nearside front chassis

slight perishing in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,154 miles

Rear both tyres worn on outer edge and perrished

general corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,154 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres worn on outer edge and perrished

general corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,154 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

general corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear inner arch corroded

various slight corrosion areas underside rear

Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear inner arch corroded

various slight corrosion areas underside rear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre deterriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,154 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,154 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion hole in offside front outer bodysill but not in perscribed failure area

corrosion in both rear chaasis rails around coil spring tops

corrosion in nearside rear inner bodysill

excessive corrosion in offside rear inner valance but not in any perscribed failure area

nearside handbrake effort lower than offside advise attention

splits on ends of both wiper blades

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,154 miles

Corrosion in offside front outer body sill - not in prescribed failure area

Corrosion in offside rear inner body sill, but not yet excessive.

Corrosion starting in nearside front floor strengthener not in prescribed failure area

Corrosion starting in nearside rear inner body sill.

Corrosion starting in offside front floor - not in prescribed failure area

Low braking effort on nearside handbrake.

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

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

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

Small split on end of nearside wiper blade rubber.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion in offside front outer body sill - not in prescribed failure area

Corrosion in offside rear inner body sill, but not yet excessive.

Corrosion starting in nearside front floor strengthener not in prescribed failure area

Corrosion starting in nearside rear inner body sill.

Corrosion starting in offside front floor - not in prescribed failure area

Long travel on handbrake lever

Low braking effort on nearside handbrake.

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

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

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

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

Small split on end of nearside wiper blade rubber.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,154 miles

Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener, but not in specified area.

Corrosion in offside front outer body sill, but not in specified area.

Corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches. Advise attention soon to prevent sharp edges.

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

Offside front brake disc pads are worn close to minimum limit and nearside front are getting thin.

Some corrosion in both rear inner body sills.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 34,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener, but not in specified area.

Corrosion in offside front outer body sill, but not in specified area.

Corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches. Advise attention soon to prevent sharp edges.

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

Offside front brake disc pads are worn close to minimum limit and nearside front are getting thin.

Some corrosion in both rear inner body sills.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 34,154 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Both wiper blades are split at ends.

Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener, but not in specified area.

Exhaust leak from rear silencer,. Temporary paste repair made.

Front brake disc pads are getting thin.

Offside rear lights are slightly dim, possible bad earth.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,154 miles

Corrosion in nearside front floor strengthener but not in specified area.

Corrosion starting in both rear inner body sills.

Front number plate is damaged.

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

Offside front brake disc pads getting thin

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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C798 PPH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C798 PPH, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C798 PPH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1985.

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