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HNO 299T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 299T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 55,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,872 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 53,363 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 53,144 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 53,144 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,124 miles

advice on front steering rack gator out clips o/s and n/s

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,649 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 49,649 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

advise small corrosion hole on offside rear near to leave spring not within prescribed area

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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HNO 299T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HNO 299T, 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 HNO 299T?

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What year was HNO 299T registered?

HNO 299T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1979.

Is HNO 299T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNO 299T shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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