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ROB 77E

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 77E
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022
Pass 24 Oct 2018
Pass 28 Oct 2017

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015
Pass 6 Dec 2014
Pass 30 Jul 2013
Pass 4 Aug 2012
Fail 3 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011
Fail 21 Jul 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2010
Fail 24 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ROB 77E is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROB 77E, 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 ROB 77E?

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What year was ROB 77E registered?

ROB 77E is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1978.

Is ROB 77E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 77E shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ROB 77E have outstanding finance?

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