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GNP 655X

1981 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 655X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,789 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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GNP 655X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GNP 655X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNP 655X registered?

GNP 655X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is GNP 655X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNP 655X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GNP 655X have outstanding finance?

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