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HNN 799K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNN 799K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 91,496 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 91,199 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 90,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,203 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,146 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 87,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 87,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,959 miles

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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HNN 799K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 HNN 799K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNN 799K registered?

HNN 799K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is HNN 799K safe to buy?

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