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JVH 880S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,314 mi
Last recorded60,314 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVH 880S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,314 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear, central floor/sill, rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 60,314 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear, central floor/sill, rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion NS outer sill

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well inside chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (inner wing) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mainly under b pillar (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, poorly repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,068 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,457 miles

rear springs heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2010 80,457 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear springs heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,187 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 80,181 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,962 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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JVH 880S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 JVH 880S, 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 48 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 JVH 880S registered?

JVH 880S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1978.

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