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HAB 130N

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,223 mi
Last recorded3,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 130N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 3,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 2,561 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 2,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HAB 130N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 HAB 130N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAB 130N registered?

HAB 130N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 1974.

Is HAB 130N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAB 130N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAB 130N have outstanding finance?

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