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AAB 778W

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,852 mi
Last recorded15,852 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 778W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,852 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 15,852 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 14,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 13,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 8,507 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,326 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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AAB 778W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 AAB 778W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAB 778W registered?

AAB 778W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is AAB 778W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 778W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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