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NLS 111T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLS 111T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 53,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,477 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 41,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,966 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 35,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 35,321 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,719 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NLS 111T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLS 111T, 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.

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What year was NLS 111T registered?

NLS 111T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is NLS 111T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLS 111T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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