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MYC 998V

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYC 998V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,628 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,091 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,156 miles

rear diff pinion oil seal is leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,388 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise =o/s/r binding slightly..

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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MYC 998V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MYC 998V, 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 MYC 998V registered?

MYC 998V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is MYC 998V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYC 998V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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