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DIW 8730

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,726 mi
Last recorded33,726 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 8730
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 31,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,064 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 29,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,662 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,431 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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DIW 8730 is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DIW 8730, 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 DIW 8730 registered?

DIW 8730 is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is DIW 8730 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 8730 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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