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SUP 973V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUP 973V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 3 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,895 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 27,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,704 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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SUP 973V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SUP 973V, 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

How do I check the history of SUP 973V?

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What year was SUP 973V registered?

SUP 973V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1979.

Is SUP 973V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUP 973V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUP 973V have outstanding finance?

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