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LNO 333V

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 333V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle bush to trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,485 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LNO 333V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNO 333V, 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 LNO 333V registered?

LNO 333V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is LNO 333V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNO 333V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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