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RRK 770R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,299 mi
Last recorded28,299 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRK 770R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,798 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,798 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RRK 770R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RRK 770R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRK 770R registered?

RRK 770R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1977.

Is RRK 770R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRK 770R 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.

Does RRK 770R have outstanding finance?

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