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CHN 946T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,597 mi
Last recorded15,597 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHN 946T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 15,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 13,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,127 miles

oil leak

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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CHN 946T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CHN 946T, 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 CHN 946T registered?

CHN 946T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1979.

Is CHN 946T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHN 946T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHN 946T have outstanding finance?

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