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KLR 413V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,173 mi
Last recorded49,173 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLR 413V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,173 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2006 44,604 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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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KLR 413V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc 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 KLR 413V, 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

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What year was KLR 413V registered?

KLR 413V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is KLR 413V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLR 413V 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.

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