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LNO 884V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,232 mi
Last recorded84,232 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 884V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 70,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 69,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,555 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s fog light inop

Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,782 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,762 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,398 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,593 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 58,592 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 57,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 54,502 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,502 miles

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 884V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 884V, 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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LNO 884V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 December 1979.

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