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RIG 2100

1981 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,024 mi
Last recorded37,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2100
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,830 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 34,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 34,257 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 34,257 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,254 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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RIG 2100 is a 1981 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RIG 2100, 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 RIG 2100 registered?

RIG 2100 is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1981.

Is RIG 2100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2100 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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