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ABT 38R

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 3428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,027 mi
Last recorded10,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 38R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,428cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 10,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 9,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 7,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 6,223 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 5,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,996 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,504 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 4,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,167 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 4,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,735 miles

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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ABT 38R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 3,428cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 ABT 38R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABT 38R registered?

ABT 38R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 March 1977.

Is ABT 38R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABT 38R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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