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ONM 388V

1985 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 388V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 73,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 73,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 73,547 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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ONM 388V is a 1985 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 ONM 388V, 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 41 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 ONM 388V registered?

ONM 388V is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is ONM 388V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONM 388V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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