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PRP 71V

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,939 mi
Last recorded7,939 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 71V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 7,939 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 7,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,939 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 7,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 7,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 6,936 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 6,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,360 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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PRP 71V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 PRP 71V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRP 71V registered?

PRP 71V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1980.

Is PRP 71V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRP 71V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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