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RSS 610R

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,722 mi
Last recorded49,722 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSS 610R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,722 miles

n/s front inner sill /jacking point corroded

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,055 miles

slight distortion on front disc

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 417,625 miles

o/s sill to floor some corrosion

Pass 31 May 2007 47,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 46,830 miles

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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RSS 610R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSS 610R, 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 RSS 610R registered?

RSS 610R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1977.

Is RSS 610R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSS 610R shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSS 610R have outstanding finance?

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