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OAT 795V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,701 mi
Last recorded73,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 795V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,439 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 72,439 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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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OAT 795V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAT 795V, 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 OAT 795V registered?

OAT 795V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is OAT 795V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAT 795V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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