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99VV38

1978 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration99VV38
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 86,823 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

passanger seat dose not tip forward

Fail 14 May 2014 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

passanger seat dose not tip forward

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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99VV38 is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 99VV38, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 99VV38 registered?

99VV38 is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is 99VV38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99VV38 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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