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HNK 269V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,476 mi
Last recorded25,476 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 269V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,476 miles

Exhaust low due to low suspention

Near side engine mont bolt lose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front engine mount bolt missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspention very low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 25,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side engine mont bolt missing other monting bolts lose

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side enging mounting bolt lose

Fail 11 Oct 2006 25,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,363 miles

both front brake discs rusty

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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HNK 269V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNK 269V, 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 HNK 269V registered?

HNK 269V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is HNK 269V safe to buy?

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