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NIJ 6248

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,047 mi
Last recorded3,047 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 6248
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 3,047 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear in Nearside rear axle locating bar rose joints

Wear in Offside rear axle locating bar rose joints

Fail 20 Dec 2023 3,047 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Competition use only (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Competition use only (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear in Nearside rear axle locating bar rose joints

Wear in Offside rear axle locating bar rose joints

Pass 15 Feb 2019
Pass 8 Feb 2018

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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NIJ 6248 is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NIJ 6248, 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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What year was NIJ 6248 registered?

NIJ 6248 is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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