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HRC 230V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRC 230V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,493 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,550 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 44,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front to rearbrake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,269 miles

Oil leak

front to rearbrake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,408 miles

advise slight rusting front to rear steel brake pipe

advise small hole right rear inner wing panel

advise surface cracks rear tyre caseings

Pass 22 May 2009 37,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot lock missing

corrosion of both rear shock absorber cases

rear exhaust box close to hand brake rod

slight splitting of offside front lower arm outer bush

staining from overspill on master cylinder

Fail 22 May 2009 37,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot lock missing

corrosion of both rear shock absorber cases

rear exhaust box close to hand brake rod

slight splitting of offside front lower arm outer bush

staining from overspill on master cylinder

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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HRC 230V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRC 230V, 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 HRC 230V registered?

HRC 230V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1980.

Is HRC 230V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRC 230V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRC 230V have outstanding finance?

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