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HNH 912T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNH 912T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 98,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 98,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 96,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 95,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 94,748 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 94,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 93,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 93,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 92,460 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 90,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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HNH 912T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HNH 912T, 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

How do I check the history of HNH 912T?

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What year was HNH 912T registered?

HNH 912T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1979.

Is HNH 912T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNH 912T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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