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ETR 330L

1971 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,170 mi
Last recorded13,170 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 330L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,170 miles

Long travel on foot brake pedal,only just acceptable..

Fail 27 Oct 2011 13,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty at times.

Long travel on foot brake pedal,only just acceptable..

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 13,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Audible tale tale audible only.

Brake pipes and elect wiring requires securing.

Front brake discs in poor condition and fluctuating

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

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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ETR 330L is a 1971 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 ETR 330L, 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 55 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 ETR 330L registered?

ETR 330L is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ETR 330L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETR 330L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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