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no rear seats, seat buckles or seat belts fitted to vehicle.
vehicle built for motorsport purposes. roll cage, bucket seats and harnesses fitted
engine, sill and under guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection
vehicle built for motorsport purpose. race harnesses and bucket seats fitted. no rear seats present or rear seat belts
Central Front Lower engine guards fitted, restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under guards fitted, restricting full inspection on floor ns and os front to rear
vehicle built for motorsport.roll cage,race seats, seat belt harness fitted.
Car built for motorsport
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front legs have play (5.3.2 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front track rod end rose joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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LCW 131T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 LCW 131T, 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.
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How do I check the history of LCW 131T?
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What year was LCW 131T registered?
LCW 131T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1978.
Is LCW 131T safe to buy?
The MOT history for LCW 131T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LCW 131T have outstanding finance?
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