MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,540 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear tyer starting to perish
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)
Play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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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.
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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?
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