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FPC 232V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

897 mi
Last recorded897 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 232V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2024 897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 6,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 5,246 miles

competition car. rollcage fitted and no rear seats

Pass 27 May 2020 4,863 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 4,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,765 miles

competition car

rear seats removed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 2,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 1,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013

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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FPC 232V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FPC 232V, 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 FPC 232V registered?

FPC 232V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is FPC 232V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPC 232V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPC 232V have outstanding finance?

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