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GTA 669V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTA 669V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car prepared for motorsport

Fail 17 Oct 2025

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car prepared for motorsport

Pass 19 Oct 2024

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside with light corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022

Nearside Front inner wing with general corrosion

Nearside Rear turret with general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021

no standard seat belts fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020

race harnes fitted front seats

Pass 16 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017
Pass 8 Apr 2016
Pass 13 Mar 2015
Pass 10 Feb 2014

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 669V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 669V, 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 669V registered?

GTA 669V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is GTA 669V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTA 669V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GTA 669V have outstanding finance?

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