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RYY 483R

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,824 mi
Last recorded56,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 483R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 54,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2014 51,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,636 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,636 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outter body sills have been replaced welding qaulity is poor and only just meets min m o t standards

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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RYY 483R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RYY 483R, 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.

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What year was RYY 483R registered?

RYY 483R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1977.

Is RYY 483R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 483R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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