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CRV 160W

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRV 160W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake hub damp / oil

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 79,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,850 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal begining to perish

ns front outer tyre wall perished

os rear outer tyre wall perished

rear diff leaking oil

some corrosion to ns front door

some corrosion to ns front inner sill section

some corrosion to ns rear wheelarch

some corrosion to os front door

some corrosion to os front inner sill section

some corrosion to os front inner wheelarch / wing panel (under bonnet)

some corrosion to os rear wheelarch

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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CRV 160W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CRV 160W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRV 160W registered?

CRV 160W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1980.

Is CRV 160W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRV 160W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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