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RGP 315V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 315V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017
Pass 2 Nov 2016
Pass 4 Sep 2015
Pass 30 Jun 2014
Fail 30 Jun 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013
Pass 21 Jun 2011
Pass 17 Jun 2010
Pass 21 Apr 2009
Pass 20 Sep 2007

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2006

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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RGP 315V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RGP 315V, 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 RGP 315V registered?

RGP 315V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is RGP 315V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGP 315V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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