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RST 333S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,442 mi
Last recorded91,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRST 333S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle undersealed heavily

Pass 28 May 2016 91,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 91,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 90,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 90,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 89,755 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 89,356 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,356 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 88,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 87,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,041 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 86,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RST 333S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 RST 333S, 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 48 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 RST 333S registered?

RST 333S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is RST 333S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RST 333S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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