MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,661 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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extensive modifications made to vehicle
vehicle suspension and engine extensively modified
vehicle extensively modified
extensive modifications to vehicle for rallying
vehicle has been extensively modified for rallying steering & suspension has been changed.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
speedo inop
vehicle has been modified for rallying
speedo inop
vehicle has been modified for rallying
Oil leak
engine under cover fitted.
vehicle has been modified for motor sport use.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ATE 789V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 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 ATE 789V, 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 ATE 789V?
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What year was ATE 789V registered?
ATE 789V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 December 1979.
Is ATE 789V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ATE 789V shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ATE 789V have outstanding finance?
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