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RHE 764X

1981 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHE 764X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,349 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 88,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,673 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,532 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,776 miles

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

Oil leak

play in inner rack joint on nearside and offside

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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RHE 764X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHE 764X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHE 764X registered?

RHE 764X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RHE 764X safe to buy?

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