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Central Front Lower engine guards fitted, restricting full inspection
Central Rear slight play in watts linkage bars osr and nsr
Front play in nsf and osf inner tie rods
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under guards fitted, restricting full inspection on floor and sills ns and os
vehicle built for motorsport purpose. full roll cage, bucket seats, harness seat belts. no rear seats
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle has been modified for motor sport use.
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XLG 811W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 XLG 811W, 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.
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What year was XLG 811W registered?
XLG 811W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1980.
Is XLG 811W safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLG 811W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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