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LNO 528V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,599 mi
Last recorded102,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 528V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,599 miles

exhaust blow rear slight

front seats worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 2,138 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s steering rack boot fouling suspention bolt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 43 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s steering rack boot fouling suspention bolt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 27 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 10 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 528V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 528V, 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.

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What year was LNO 528V registered?

LNO 528V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1979.

Is LNO 528V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNO 528V shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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