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CBO 919V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,625 mi
Last recorded29,625 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 919V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 29,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,169 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 29,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,981 miles

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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CBO 919V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBO 919V, 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

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What year was CBO 919V registered?

CBO 919V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CBO 919V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBO 919V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CBO 919V have outstanding finance?

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