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FEG 84V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,618 mi
Last recorded19,618 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEG 84V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,618 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

floorpan corroded and holed on nearside (not within 30cm of mountings)

small hole in offside front bulkhead.

Fail 14 Jan 2006 17,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

floorpan corroded and holed on nearside (not within 30cm of mountings)

small hole in offside front bulkhead.

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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FEG 84V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEG 84V, 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 FEG 84V registered?

FEG 84V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is FEG 84V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEG 84V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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