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CAZ 1076

1988 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,062 mi
Last recorded38,062 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 1076
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,552 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 33,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,137 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 25,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 44,373 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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CAZ 1076 is a 1988 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,561 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 CAZ 1076, 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 38 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 CAZ 1076?

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What year was CAZ 1076 registered?

CAZ 1076 is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is CAZ 1076 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 1076 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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