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MHG 840T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,936 mi
Last recorded53,936 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 840T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,737 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 53,218 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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MHG 840T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHG 840T, 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 MHG 840T registered?

MHG 840T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is MHG 840T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHG 840T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHG 840T have outstanding finance?

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