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C833 TDY

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

761 mi
Last recorded761 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 TDY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,963 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 29,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 48,518 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 48,487 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C833 TDY is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C833 TDY, 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 C833 TDY registered?

C833 TDY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C833 TDY safe to buy?

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