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1980 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

DBU 185V

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Free vehicle summary for DBU 185V: 1980 FORD ESCORT (White, Petrol). Mileage: 10,100. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT

Expired

Expires 25/05/2024

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Mileage: 10,100
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1980
Engine: 1598cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1980 Ford Escort (DBU 185V) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2023 to May 2023, with 1 MOT test on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 0 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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