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SUD 346T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,887 mi
Last recorded32,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 346T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 32,821 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 32,746 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2016 32,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 31,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cable is very close to exhaust near rear axle

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake cable is very close to exhaust near rear axle

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,829 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,297 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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SUD 346T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 SUD 346T, 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 47 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 SUD 346T registered?

SUD 346T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is SUD 346T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 346T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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