MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both outer sills corroding
exhaust rear section corroded
front tyres worn unevenly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both outer sills corroding
exhaust rear section corroded
front tyres worn unevenly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
n/s/f tyre worn unevenly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
n/s/f tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn unevenly
o/s outer sill corroding
o/s sill to floor area corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both rear tyres worn unevenly
n/s/f track control arm center bushes splitting
n/s/r tyer side walls damaged
o/s/f track contol arm center bushes splitting
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
drop sills corroding
n/s track control arm centre bushes splitting
o/s/f chassis corroding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f outer wing corroded. †n/s/r wheel arch corroded. †
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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CRR 871T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 CRR 871T, 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 CRR 871T registered?
CRR 871T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1979.
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