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RTR 313S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226 mi
Last recorded226 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTR 313S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 226 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 29,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

modified vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,236 miles

modified vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2014 28,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,384 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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RTR 313S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RTR 313S, 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

How do I check the history of RTR 313S?

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What year was RTR 313S registered?

RTR 313S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is RTR 313S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTR 313S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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