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TOO 390R

1977 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,845 mi
Last recorded53,845 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOO 390R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 53,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2007 49,693 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 45,602 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

floor sections and chassis sections-surface rust

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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TOO 390R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOO 390R, 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 TOO 390R registered?

TOO 390R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1977.

Is TOO 390R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOO 390R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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