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CRP 623X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,852 mi
Last recorded57,852 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRP 623X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding.

offside rear inner sill corroding.

Pass 29 May 2013 57,653 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis corroding.

offside rear inner sill corroding.

Pass 1 May 2012 57,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,181 miles

OSR INNER SILL CORRODING,OSF RACK GAITOR PERISHING.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,945 miles

NSR CHASSIS CORRODING,OSR INNER SILL CORRODING.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,688 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,681 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 55,474 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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CRP 623X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CRP 623X, 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 CRP 623X registered?

CRP 623X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is CRP 623X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRP 623X shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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