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ABU 909T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 909T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,364 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 91,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 90,277 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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ABU 909T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABU 909T, 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

How do I check the history of ABU 909T?

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What year was ABU 909T registered?

ABU 909T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is ABU 909T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABU 909T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABU 909T have outstanding finance?

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