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vehicle heavily modified for competition use (rally)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs slightly worn
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
steering rack has slight play in rack slide bush
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FGV 900T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FGV 900T, 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.
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What year was FGV 900T registered?
FGV 900T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1979.
Is FGV 900T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGV 900T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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