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RRY 41R

1977 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRY 41R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008
Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,257 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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RRY 41R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 RRY 41R, 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

How do I check the history of RRY 41R?

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What year was RRY 41R registered?

RRY 41R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1977.

Is RRY 41R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRY 41R 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 RRY 41R have outstanding finance?

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