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HNU 399V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,153 mi
Last recorded75,153 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNU 399V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,153 miles

battery lead fouling on nsf brake pipe

corrosion on lower inner wings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2011 75,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery lead fouling on nsf brake pipe

corrosion on lower inner wings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,048 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,038 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear 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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HNU 399V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNU 399V, 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 HNU 399V registered?

HNU 399V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1980.

Is HNU 399V safe to buy?

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