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TEV 801R

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,292 mi
Last recorded31,292 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEV 801R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,292 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,075 miles

Clutch peddle rubber warn

N/S/R O/S/R N/S/F O/S/F Tyre's perished cracking on sidwalls

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,801 miles

N/S/F wing comeing away from seal

Fail 3 Sep 2014 30,801 miles

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

N/S/F wing comeing away from seal

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,592 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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TEV 801R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TEV 801R, 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 TEV 801R registered?

TEV 801R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1977.

Is TEV 801R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEV 801R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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