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NWP 55T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 55T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,820 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,279 miles

n/s/f tyre starting tro perish.o/s/r ttyre perished,advise changing.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side rear tyre side wall has slight cracking

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 65,636 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,285 miles

exhaust slightly blowing ..underboy corroded and underseald... play in bottom arms.. osr wheel binding

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

this car is under going resteration ?

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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NWP 55T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 NWP 55T, 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 NWP 55T registered?

NWP 55T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1979.

Is NWP 55T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWP 55T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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