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XWP 342W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,588 mi
Last recorded4,588 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 342W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 4,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 4,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 3,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 3,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 3,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 3,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 3,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 2,668 miles

there is some fluffing to offside front seat belt webbing.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 2,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

there is some fluffing to offside front seat belt webbing.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 2,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 2,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,204 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 682 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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XWP 342W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XWP 342W, 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 XWP 342W registered?

XWP 342W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is XWP 342W safe to buy?

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