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SNR 738X

1981 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,423 mi
Last recorded28,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNR 738X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,112 miles

all tyres slightly perished.

both front coil springs corroded.

both rear tyres getting low.

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,640 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 27,620 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 31 May 2016 27,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 26,481 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 26,481 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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SNR 738X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SNR 738X, 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 SNR 738X registered?

SNR 738X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is SNR 738X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNR 738X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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