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FHH 437V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

426 mi
Last recorded426 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 437V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2021 426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020

VEHICLE IS HIGHLY MODIFIED IN ALL AREAS FOR USE IN MOTORSPORT

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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FHH 437V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FHH 437V, 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 FHH 437V registered?

FHH 437V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is FHH 437V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 437V shows 2 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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