MOT Status
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11,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats/rally car ()
No Access Rear Seats ( Rally Car )
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear no seat-belts fitted at time of test
Rear no seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear no seat-belts fitted at time of test
Rear no seats fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJJ 386S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RJJ 386S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RJJ 386S?
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What year was RJJ 386S registered?
RJJ 386S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1978.
Is RJJ 386S safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJJ 386S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RJJ 386S have outstanding finance?
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