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EOL 322V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,676 mi
Last recorded33,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 322V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,676 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,300 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 43,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EOL 322V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOL 322V, 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 EOL 322V registered?

EOL 322V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is EOL 322V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOL 322V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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