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HWL 38S

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 38S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2021 54,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,032 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,938 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 53,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,247 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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HWL 38S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 HWL 38S, 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 48 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 HWL 38S registered?

HWL 38S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is HWL 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 38S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HWL 38S have outstanding finance?

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