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AMS 809V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,783 mi
Last recorded38,783 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMS 809V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,906 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,910 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 36,902 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,624 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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AMS 809V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AMS 809V, 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 AMS 809V registered?

AMS 809V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is AMS 809V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMS 809V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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