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C844 AEF

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,694 mi
Last recorded38,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC844 AEF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 38,694 miles

n/s/f floor/sill section showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2014 38,660 miles

emissions on upper tolerance readings

o/s/r chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,327 miles

exhaust emissions right on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,925 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,921 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions on limmit

o/s/r chassis corroded next to flexi hose mount

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,876 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,695 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C844 AEF is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C844 AEF, 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 C844 AEF registered?

C844 AEF is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C844 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C844 AEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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