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KHK 729V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHK 729V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026

car converted for competition rally use, rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts

Pass 8 Jul 2025

car converted for competition rally use, rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts

Pass 9 Jul 2024
Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,215 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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KHK 729V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHK 729V, 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 KHK 729V?

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What year was KHK 729V registered?

KHK 729V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is KHK 729V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHK 729V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KHK 729V have outstanding finance?

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