1981 Ford Escort 1.1L Petrol · RTT 796W
1981 Ford Escort (1.1L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1981. Recorded mileage 3,276 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RTT 796W Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 3,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RTT 796W Mileage History
- 12/04/200651,124 mi
- 08/08/2009400 mi-50,724 mi
- 14/08/2010520 mi+120 mi
- 03/06/20171,063 mi+543 mi
- 20/09/20181,467 mi+404 mi
- 22/05/20202,338 mi+871 mi
- 07/01/20222,501 mi+163 mi
- 09/01/20233,240 mi+739 mi
- 12/01/20243,276 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly -2,695 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RTT 796W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Escort (RTT 796W) between April 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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