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LVH 600T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,093 mi
Last recorded8,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVH 600T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 8,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 5,058 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 5,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 3,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 3,132 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 3,132 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 1,751 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 1,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,985 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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LVH 600T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 LVH 600T, 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 48 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 LVH 600T registered?

LVH 600T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LVH 600T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVH 600T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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