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BBP 299V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,901 mi
Last recorded11,901 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 299V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 11,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,836 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,823 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high spot on o/s front tyre

n/s wiper not fully sweeping screen

o/s front tyre pressure low

Fail 11 Feb 2010 11,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high spot on o/s front tyre

n/s wiper not fully sweeping screen

o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract into reel.

slight rust around o/s/f seel. not excessive .

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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BBP 299V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BBP 299V, 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 BBP 299V registered?

BBP 299V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is BBP 299V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBP 299V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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