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EML 316V

1980 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

311 mi
Last recorded311 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEML 316V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 311 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering inner under car sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported and slightly damaged (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner under sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned wrong side (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under car been under sealed .presented with front carpets loose.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,942 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,764 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

welding repairs to offside and nearside floors sills and wheel arches

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

welding repairs to offside and nearside floors sills and wheel arches

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,774 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 35,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,111 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,050 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 124,139 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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EML 316V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EML 316V, 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 EML 316V registered?

EML 316V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1980.

Is EML 316V safe to buy?

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