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C806 SGV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,904 mi
Last recorded81,904 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC806 SGV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,902 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,902 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 81,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,126 miles

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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C806 SGV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C806 SGV, 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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What year was C806 SGV registered?

C806 SGV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C806 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C806 SGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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