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ARL 535T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 535T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 34,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 34,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear seatbelt not pulling out

Fail 13 Aug 2012 34,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear seatbelt not pulling out

Pass 28 Jul 2005 31,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 31,528 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust fouling Propshaft

Rear fog lamps fitted but not working

spare tyre defective

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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ARL 535T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ARL 535T, 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.

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What year was ARL 535T registered?

ARL 535T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is ARL 535T safe to buy?

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