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GTA 35V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,611 mi
Last recorded3,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTA 35V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2018 3,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 3,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 3,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 3,511 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,500 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2010 1,421 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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GTA 35V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GTA 35V, 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 GTA 35V registered?

GTA 35V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is GTA 35V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTA 35V shows 9 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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