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GTA 416V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTA 416V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

main live wire to starter motor chaffing chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,198 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 81,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 80,275 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 80,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,064 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 80,057 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 416V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GTA 416V, 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 416V registered?

GTA 416V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1979.

Is GTA 416V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTA 416V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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