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CRN 9V

1979 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140 mi
Last recorded140 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 9V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 140 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 140 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar locking nut has a subjective modification

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside anti roll bar locking nut has a subjective modification

Pass 4 May 2018 82,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,171 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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CRN 9V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CRN 9V, 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 CRN 9V registered?

CRN 9V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is CRN 9V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRN 9V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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