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AND 286

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAND 286
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 94,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,980 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,870 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,968 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,233 miles

no front passenger seat fitted.

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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AND 286 is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AND 286, 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

How do I check the history of AND 286?

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What year was AND 286 registered?

AND 286 is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is AND 286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AND 286 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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