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WGP 670W

1981 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGP 670W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018
Pass 20 May 2017
Pass 5 May 2016
Pass 9 May 2015
Pass 12 Apr 2014

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear floor rusted and inner sills

Pass 12 Apr 2013

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011

genral under body surface rust

vehicle fitted with up graded susp and solid bushes.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,186 miles

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both headlight aims on lower limit

both rear tyres on legal limit

both sill to floors slightly corroded and slightly damaged

offside chassis rail slightly corroded in several places

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,507 miles

both rear tyre wearing on outer edges

secondery handbrake fitted

smaller wipers fitted at time of test to comply with sunstrip regulations

various parts of vehicle require attention soon including front floors and front inner flitches

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,480 miles

handbrake has secondary means of braking

Pass 16 Dec 2006 72,252 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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WGP 670W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGP 670W, 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 WGP 670W registered?

WGP 670W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is WGP 670W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGP 670W shows 12 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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