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AAN 931T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,991 mi
Last recorded62,991 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAN 931T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 62,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,374 miles

front road springs turning when on lock

Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front road springs turning when on lock

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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AAN 931T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAN 931T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAN 931T?

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What year was AAN 931T registered?

AAN 931T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is AAN 931T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAN 931T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAN 931T have outstanding finance?

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