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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
long handbrake travel
oil leak to engine from rocker cover area
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
slight play to both inner steering rack joints
long handbrake travel
oil leak to engine from rocker cover area
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
slight play to both inner steering rack joints
long handbrake travel
oil leak to engine
slight play in nearside rear top shock mount
slight play in offside inner steering rack joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from oil pressure switch
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Vehicle underside requires undersealing!
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LAF 336X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 LAF 336X, 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.
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How do I check the history of LAF 336X?
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What year was LAF 336X registered?
LAF 336X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is LAF 336X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LAF 336X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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