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NBV 222T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,369 mi
Last recorded62,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBV 222T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 60,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,326 miles

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,344 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,100 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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NBV 222T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBV 222T, 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 NBV 222T registered?

NBV 222T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is NBV 222T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBV 222T shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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