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C800 PFE

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 PFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 83,492 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhuast silensor corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 83,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 83,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 83,357 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2006 83,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 83,344 miles

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

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

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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C800 PFE is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C800 PFE, 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 C800 PFE registered?

C800 PFE is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C800 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C800 PFE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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