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RRU 595R

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,229 mi
Last recorded1,229 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 595R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 1,229 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 1,226 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 1,214 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 1,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 620 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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RRU 595R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RRU 595R, 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 RRU 595R registered?

RRU 595R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is RRU 595R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRU 595R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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