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NRA 500W

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRA 500W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025
Pass 19 Apr 2023
Pass 2 Sep 2021
Pass 4 Sep 2020
Pass 24 Apr 2019
Pass 23 Mar 2018
Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,000 miles

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Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013
Pass 3 Apr 2012
Pass 12 Apr 2011
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,835 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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NRA 500W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NRA 500W, 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 NRA 500W registered?

NRA 500W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is NRA 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRA 500W shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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