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SLB 886W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 886W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 91,924 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,421 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,335 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking in front top strut mountings

damage to bulkhead tunnel

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front wiper wheel boxes worn

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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SLB 886W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SLB 886W, 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.

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What year was SLB 886W registered?

SLB 886W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is SLB 886W safe to buy?

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