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HDV 983V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 983V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,341 miles

Both sill panels are slightly corroded at rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 57,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,771 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front inner wing is corroded (not in a prescribed area).

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,332 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 56,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,809 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,235 miles

n ote corrosion on N/S/F floor pan

note corrosion on O/S+N/S/F chassis rails

note corrosion on O/S/f inner wing

note corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2007 55,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n ote corrosion on N/S/F floor pan

note corrosion on O/S+N/S/F chassis rails

note corrosion on O/S/f inner wing

note corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2006 54,605 miles

Nearside front footwell badly corroded but not within prescribed areas.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 54,605 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front footwell corroded & holed

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,057 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 54,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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HDV 983V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HDV 983V, 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 HDV 983V registered?

HDV 983V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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