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Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise steering coupling very close to subframe
clutch cable close to exhaust
non std carbs fitted, difficult to pass emissions
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
clutch cable close to exhaust
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CAG 991T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 CAG 991T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CAG 991T registered?
CAG 991T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1978.
Is CAG 991T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CAG 991T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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