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GBL 151V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,053 mi
Last recorded7,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 151V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 7,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 6,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 5,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,313 miles

Exhaust front pipe touching bulkhead

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 5,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust front pipe touching bulkhead

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 4,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 4,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 3,588 miles

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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GBL 151V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GBL 151V, 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 GBL 151V registered?

GBL 151V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1980.

Is GBL 151V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBL 151V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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