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DAB 734S

1977 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 734S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,395 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonett safety catch spring broken but catch working

car converted to rally car no rear seats and seat belts fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonett safety catch spring broken but catch working

car converted to rally car no rear seats and seat belts fitted

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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DAB 734S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 DAB 734S, 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 49 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 DAB 734S registered?

DAB 734S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1977.

Is DAB 734S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAB 734S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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