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NSC 980P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 980P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025

vehicle highly modified for motorsport

Pass 23 Sep 2023

vehicle is highly modified for motorsport

Pass 25 Aug 2022

vehicle highly modified for motorsport use

Pass 5 May 2021
Pass 13 Dec 2019
Pass 13 Dec 2018
Pass 5 Dec 2017
Pass 1 Dec 2016
Pass 31 Jul 2015
Pass 31 Jul 2014
Pass 29 Jul 2013
Pass 2 Aug 2012
Pass 19 Apr 2011 585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010

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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NSC 980P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 NSC 980P, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSC 980P?

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What year was NSC 980P registered?

NSC 980P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is NSC 980P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSC 980P shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSC 980P have outstanding finance?

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