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C828 HAF

1986 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,488 mi
Last recorded17,488 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 HAF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 17,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,226 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 9,224 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak

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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C828 HAF is a 1986 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C828 HAF, 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 C828 HAF registered?

C828 HAF is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C828 HAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C828 HAF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C828 HAF have outstanding finance?

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