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RGH 933V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,040 mi
Last recorded13,040 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 933V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 13,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 7,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

car lowered

suspension has very limited travel stiff

tyres stretched on rims

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,791 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,186 miles

offside front seat slight insecurity on runners.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,305 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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RGH 933V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RGH 933V, 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 RGH 933V registered?

RGH 933V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1980.

Is RGH 933V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGH 933V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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