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MMB 889T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,538 mi
Last recorded55,538 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMB 889T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,538 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,290 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,288 miles

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

play in steering rack

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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MMB 889T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MMB 889T, 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 MMB 889T registered?

MMB 889T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1979.

Is MMB 889T safe to buy?

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