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FEV 89T

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 89T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,689 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,287 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,260 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 39,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,915 miles

exhaust hitting on prop. eng. & g/box oil leaks.

Fail 20 May 2011 31,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

exhaust hitting on prop. eng. & g/box oil leaks.

Pass 1 May 2010 27,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,729 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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FEV 89T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FEV 89T, 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 FEV 89T?

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What year was FEV 89T registered?

FEV 89T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is FEV 89T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 89T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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