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XWP 361W

1980 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,775 mi
Last recorded52,775 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 361W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,770 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,415 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,415 miles

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing both wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 51,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,589 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,087 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 361W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 361W, 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 361W registered?

XWP 361W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is XWP 361W safe to buy?

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