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HDD 182V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,773 mi
Last recorded43,773 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 182V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,070 miles

No seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2015 43,070 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

No seats fitted at time of test

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,011 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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HDD 182V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 HDD 182V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDD 182V registered?

HDD 182V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1979.

Is HDD 182V safe to buy?

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