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ERL 779V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,654 mi
Last recorded32,654 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 779V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2013 32,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,786 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s and o/s hub caps missing.

Pass 18 Oct 2010

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ERL 779V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ERL 779V, 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 ERL 779V registered?

ERL 779V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1980.

Is ERL 779V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 779V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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