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TCB 640S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,934 mi
Last recorded51,934 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCB 640S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,855 miles

n./s mirror missing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 45,851 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

n./s mirror missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,830 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 45,830 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 44,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,492 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,919 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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TCB 640S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 TCB 640S, 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 48 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 TCB 640S?

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What year was TCB 640S registered?

TCB 640S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 1978.

Is TCB 640S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCB 640S 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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