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ALS 640V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,175 mi
Last recorded42,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALS 640V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,537 miles

Advise under side of vehicle heavily coated in under seal

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,439 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,439 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,161 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,745 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 40,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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ALS 640V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc 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 ALS 640V, 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

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What year was ALS 640V registered?

ALS 640V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is ALS 640V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALS 640V 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.

Does ALS 640V have outstanding finance?

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