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C830 GYC

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,864 mi
Last recorded50,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC830 GYC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,864 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,907 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 38,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 25,559 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,246 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,392 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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C830 GYC is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C830 GYC, 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

How do I check the history of C830 GYC?

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What year was C830 GYC registered?

C830 GYC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C830 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C830 GYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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