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NNN 362W

1981 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,643 mi
Last recorded94,643 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNN 362W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,604 miles

floor sills repaired and weak in places

rear light lens repaired

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,594 miles

floor sills repaired undersealed over

Pass 17 Oct 2006 94,573 miles

rear lens repaired

sills and floor repaired

Pass 20 Oct 2005 94,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor and structure getting weak osr lens slight damage

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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NNN 362W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NNN 362W, 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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NNN 362W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1981.

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