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CGH 99X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGH 99X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,382 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,406 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 76,999 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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CGH 99X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 CGH 99X, 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 45 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 CGH 99X registered?

CGH 99X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1981.

Is CGH 99X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGH 99X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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