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KLR 996V

1979 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,247 mi
Last recorded21,247 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLR 996V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 21,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 5,911 miles

under side heavy corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 5,573 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 5,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010
Pass 1 May 2009 4,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,986 miles

off side front wing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,360 miles

underside of car has rust and all bushes perishing

Pass 16 May 2006 2,588 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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KLR 996V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 996V, 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 996V registered?

KLR 996V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 December 1979.

Is KLR 996V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLR 996V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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