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RVF 866M

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,631 mi
Last recorded52,631 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVF 866M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective top mount lock nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective upper mount lock nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,775 miles

Slight exhaust blow front to centre joint

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,725 miles

front coil springs short

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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RVF 866M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 RVF 866M, 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 52 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 RVF 866M registered?

RVF 866M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RVF 866M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVF 866M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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