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LRV 331G

1968 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRV 331G
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 87,108 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 87,108 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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LRV 331G is a 1968 Ford Escort in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 LRV 331G, 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 58 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 LRV 331G registered?

LRV 331G is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1968.

Is LRV 331G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRV 331G shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LRV 331G have outstanding finance?

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