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HPY 2V

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPY 2V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,626 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 41,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,624 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,623 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,615 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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HPY 2V is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 HPY 2V, 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 45 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 HPY 2V registered?

HPY 2V is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1981.

Is HPY 2V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPY 2V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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