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NMA 226T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,267 mi
Last recorded51,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 226T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,267 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 250mm From Lower Edge, 750mm From O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure not seated properly in the upper cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure not seated properly in the upper cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,686 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,277 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015

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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NMA 226T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NMA 226T, 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 NMA 226T registered?

NMA 226T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is NMA 226T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 226T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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