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HEL 660V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,525 mi
Last recorded1,525 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 660V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 1,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 1,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 1,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 425 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 98,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,640 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HEL 660V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HEL 660V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEL 660V registered?

HEL 660V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1980.

Is HEL 660V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEL 660V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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