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TNM 99R

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,262 mi
Last recorded84,262 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNM 99R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,486 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,393 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,393 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 67,871 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 67,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,593 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,593 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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TNM 99R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TNM 99R, 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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TNM 99R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1977.

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