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KRT 195V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,379 mi
Last recorded4,379 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRT 195V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 4,379 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 4,379 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 1,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 1,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 1,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 1,710 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Apr 2015 1,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2014 1,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 98,507 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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KRT 195V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 KRT 195V, 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 KRT 195V registered?

KRT 195V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is KRT 195V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRT 195V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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