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HNX 393V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,374 mi
Last recorded57,374 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 393V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Various corrosion to vehicle.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 57,374 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,998 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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HNX 393V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HNX 393V, 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 HNX 393V registered?

HNX 393V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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