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XLG 811W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 811W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022
Pass 3 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2018

Vehicle has been modified for motor sport use.

Pass 5 Sep 2017
Pass 14 Sep 2016
Pass 7 Nov 2013

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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