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LVN 819W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVN 819W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 26,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,865 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 25,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,433 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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LVN 819W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LVN 819W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVN 819W registered?

LVN 819W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is LVN 819W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVN 819W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVN 819W have outstanding finance?

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