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TKK 188R

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,763 mi
Last recorded3,763 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKK 188R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 3,763 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 3,760 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 3,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 3,456 miles

vehicle has welded patches covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2018 3,036 miles

Front anti roll bar has been removed, making the previous failures for inadequate repairs non prescribed areas.

Nearside front tyre very close to fouling on full left hand lock.

This vehicle has lots of welding patches that are covered in underseal etc, unable to make full assessment.

Vehicle extensively modified.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 3,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

This vehicle has lots of welding patches that are covered in underseal etc, unable to make full assessment.

Vehicle extensively modified.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 1,672 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 1,669 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,960 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,364 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

spare tyre well corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,942 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,900 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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TKK 188R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKK 188R, 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 TKK 188R registered?

TKK 188R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1977.

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