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ExpiredMileage
4,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released comes on with sidelights (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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GYA 226T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 GYA 226T, 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.
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What year was GYA 226T registered?
GYA 226T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1979.
Is GYA 226T safe to buy?
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