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CJM 316V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,692 mi
Last recorded35,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJM 316V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,692 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,691 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,373 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,373 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,078 miles

o/s n/s outer sills rusting

o/s/f brake binding

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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CJM 316V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CJM 316V, 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.

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What year was CJM 316V registered?

CJM 316V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is CJM 316V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJM 316V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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