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AKR 101T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKR 101T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 45,120 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 43,666 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 43,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,698 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 May 2011 41,525 miles

Indicator tell tale for offside faint but visible

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 41,525 miles

Indicator tell tale for offside faint but visible

Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,620 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,620 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,940 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,113 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 33,103 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,132 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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AKR 101T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AKR 101T, 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.

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What year was AKR 101T registered?

AKR 101T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 September 1978.

Is AKR 101T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKR 101T shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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