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FNP 516W

1981 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,105 mi
Last recorded61,105 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 516W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,695 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,366 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,365 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tunnel /floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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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FNP 516W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNP 516W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNP 516W registered?

FNP 516W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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