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HCH 893V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,045 mi
Last recorded8,045 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCH 893V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 8,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 7,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 6,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear HUB SEALS LEAKING

Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,864 miles

Offside Front floor pan grommet missing

gearbox output shaft seal leaking

lower fuel tank bolt missing

rear half shaft seals leaking

various engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2017 5,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor pan grommet missing

gearbox output shaft seal leaking

lower fuel tank bolt missing

rear half shaft seals leaking

various engine oil leaks

FUEL PIPE FOULING STEERING COLOUM

Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 5,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 5,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 5,261 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,822 miles

exhaust catching on panhard rod

Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,293 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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HCH 893V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HCH 893V, 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 HCH 893V registered?

HCH 893V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1980.

Is HCH 893V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCH 893V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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