1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C834 KPU
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 41,502 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C834 KPU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 41,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C834 KPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (C834 KPU) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C834 KPU Mileage History
- 30/05/202240,434 mi
- 15/04/202441,502 mi+1,068 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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