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GNO 823T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNO 823T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 92,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,008 miles

Hole in offside front floor not within any pescribed area.

Offside rear tyre has evidence of rubbing on outer sidewall but no fouling detected.

Standard seat belts replaced with approved harnesses.

Thick layer of underseal on chasis/floor obstructing view.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,473 miles

N/S macpherson strut top bearing slightly tight

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,023 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GNO 823T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GNO 823T, 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 GNO 823T registered?

GNO 823T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is GNO 823T safe to buy?

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