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EVL 129T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,996 mi
Last recorded18,996 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVL 129T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,288 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,120 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,000 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 9,186 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 9,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 6,941 miles

both front brakes binding

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 6,190 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

minor damage to front to rear brake pipe

rear flexi ferrules corroded

worp in front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2006 4,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear flexi ferrules from body to axle

damage to front to rear brake pipe

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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EVL 129T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EVL 129T, 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 EVL 129T registered?

EVL 129T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is EVL 129T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVL 129T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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