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CUM 208T

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUM 208T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019
Pass 19 Aug 2017
Pass 13 Feb 2016
Pass 7 Nov 2014
Pass 31 Aug 2013
Pass 3 Sep 2012
Fail 20 Sep 2011

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011
Pass 27 Jan 2007 92,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise damage to under body and sills

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,390 miles

advise both inner sills crusty

advise damadge to under body

advise slight play in both rack ends

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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CUM 208T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 CUM 208T, 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 48 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 CUM 208T?

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What year was CUM 208T registered?

CUM 208T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CUM 208T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUM 208T 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.

Does CUM 208T have outstanding finance?

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