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AIW 3198

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,540 mi
Last recorded18,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIW 3198
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyer starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,535 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush BOTH REAR BUSHES ON THE REAR OF THE LEAF SPRINGS (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyer starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,386 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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AIW 3198 is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 AIW 3198, 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 52 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 AIW 3198 registered?

AIW 3198 is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1974.

Is AIW 3198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIW 3198 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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