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RKH 77W

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,782 mi
Last recorded34,782 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 77W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,698 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,662 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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RKH 77W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKH 77W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKH 77W registered?

RKH 77W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is RKH 77W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKH 77W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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