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JYA 767T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 767T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,994 miles

Offside Front floor seat mounting corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay rod insecure close to battery terminal

Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front floor seat mounting corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay rod insecure close to battery terminal

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 75,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,128 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,128 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 73,235 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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JYA 767T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYA 767T, 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 JYA 767T registered?

JYA 767T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1979.

Is JYA 767T safe to buy?

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