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YTR 389V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,047 mi
Last recorded1,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTR 389V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 1,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 327 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 99,640 miles

Advise slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,472 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 99,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 99,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YTR 389V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTR 389V, 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 YTR 389V registered?

YTR 389V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is YTR 389V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTR 389V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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