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CUF 326T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,225 mi
Last recorded89,225 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUF 326T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,914 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,238 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,592 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 85,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 85,512 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 85,512 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 83,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 83,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,572 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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CUF 326T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CUF 326T, 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

How do I check the history of CUF 326T?

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What year was CUF 326T registered?

CUF 326T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is CUF 326T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUF 326T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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