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RVU 539J

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

982 mi
Last recorded982 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVU 539J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 982 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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RVU 539J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 RVU 539J, 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 55 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 RVU 539J registered?

RVU 539J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is RVU 539J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVU 539J shows 6 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.

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