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LLV 333R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,901 mi
Last recorded17,901 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLV 333R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 17,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 17,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,549 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 15,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,798 miles

wiper smearing / front seat partly insercure / o/s/f inner chassic corroded / front brakes binding / imbalance to front brakes / under body covered in under seal

Fail 21 Jan 2014 15,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

wiper smearing / front seat partly insercure / o/s/f inner chassic corroded / front brakes binding / imbalance to front brakes / under body covered in under seal

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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LLV 333R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 LLV 333R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLV 333R registered?

LLV 333R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is LLV 333R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLV 333R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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