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PVM 8W

1981 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVM 8W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,336 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 80,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,123 miles

underneath of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,884 miles

underside has heavy undersill

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 79,139 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2017 79,126 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,721 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear of vehicle has been heavily undersilled.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,612 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,934 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 76,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,977 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 72,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 71,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 69,935 miles

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

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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PVM 8W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PVM 8W, 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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PVM 8W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1981.

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