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TLN 530R

1977 Ford Escort

Turquoise Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLN 530R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018
Pass 7 Mar 2017
Pass 19 Nov 2015
Pass 3 Dec 2014
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008
Fail 10 Nov 2008

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006
Pass 23 May 2005
Fail 23 May 2005

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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TLN 530R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TLN 530R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLN 530R registered?

TLN 530R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1977.

Is TLN 530R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLN 530R 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.

Does TLN 530R have outstanding finance?

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