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HJT 599V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,593 mi
Last recorded58,593 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJT 599V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,593 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf outter sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,593 miles

Oil leak

nsf outter sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,514 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,245 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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HJT 599V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJT 599V, 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 HJT 599V registered?

HJT 599V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1980.

Is HJT 599V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJT 599V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJT 599V have outstanding finance?

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