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DYM 98V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 98V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,chassis rails and undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023
Pass 22 Sep 2022
Pass 1 Oct 2021
Pass 20 Jul 2019
Pass 9 Jul 2018

front panel slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2017

both front flexy brake hoses secured by cable ties

front panel slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has two means of braking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,779 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has two means of brakeing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,779 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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DYM 98V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYM 98V, 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

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What year was DYM 98V registered?

DYM 98V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1979.

Is DYM 98V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYM 98V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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