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HNY 876W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNY 876W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025
Pass 9 Aug 2024
Pass 13 Jul 2014 34,442 miles

vehicle fully stage rally prepared

Fail 11 Jul 2014 34,442 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,442 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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HNY 876W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 HNY 876W, 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

How do I check the history of HNY 876W?

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What year was HNY 876W registered?

HNY 876W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 1980.

Is HNY 876W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNY 876W 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 HNY 876W have outstanding finance?

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