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NVO 798L

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,103 mi
Last recorded17,103 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVO 798L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened axle brackets inadiqete thickness (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,050 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 17,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,036 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fount dics slighty pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fount dics slighty pitted

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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NVO 798L is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 NVO 798L, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NVO 798L registered?

NVO 798L is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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