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HHL 90W

1980 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,083 mi
Last recorded63,083 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHL 90W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 May 2025 63,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 62,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 62,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,606 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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HHL 90W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HHL 90W, 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 HHL 90W registered?

HHL 90W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is HHL 90W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHL 90W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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