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AEU 993V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEU 993V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,374 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,835 miles

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges worn down

surface rusting to several metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,820 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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AEU 993V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AEU 993V, 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 AEU 993V?

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What year was AEU 993V registered?

AEU 993V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 November 1979.

Is AEU 993V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEU 993V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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