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DAW 176T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,311 mi
Last recorded89,311 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAW 176T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 89,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,475 miles

slight corrosion to chassis rails & n/s/f floor pan

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,160 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 87,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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DAW 176T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc 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 DAW 176T, 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 DAW 176T?

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What year was DAW 176T registered?

DAW 176T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is DAW 176T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAW 176T 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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