CarVerify

Free Car Check

LLR 898P

1975 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLR 898P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026
Pass 8 Sep 2022

No Access Rear Seats Rally Car

Pass 26 Aug 2021

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019
Fail 14 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018

pre 1978 & competition vehicle minimum critria applied

Pass 22 Sep 2017
Fail 22 Sep 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014
Pass 6 Sep 2013
Fail 16 May 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012
Pass 23 May 2011
Pass 21 May 2010
Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008
Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LLR 898P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 LLR 898P, 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 51 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 LLR 898P?

You can check the full history of LLR 898P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LLR 898P registered?

LLR 898P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is LLR 898P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLR 898P shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LLR 898P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LLR 898P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.