MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both headlights slightly loose
outer and inner wheel arches modified but no sharpe edges
slight play in steering rack
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
slight play in both steering rack arms
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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RRC 499R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 RRC 499R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RRC 499R?
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What year was RRC 499R registered?
RRC 499R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1977.
Is RRC 499R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RRC 499R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RRC 499R have outstanding finance?
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