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CAB 929S

1977 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 929S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,610 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 43,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,577 miles

Advise rear inner wheel arch to boot corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,460 miles

temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 43,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear fog warning light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,984 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers poor clearing of screen

off side rear light lense has a small crack admitting white light

Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers poor clearing of screen

off side rear light lense has a small crack admitting white light

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,897 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

steering rack leaking slightly.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,105 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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CAB 929S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 CAB 929S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAB 929S registered?

CAB 929S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1977.

Is CAB 929S safe to buy?

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