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TPD 830S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,304 mi
Last recorded59,304 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 830S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,304 miles

slight play in rack nearside ok at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,630 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2011 58,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakeing mod to duel brakeing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakeing mod to duel brakeing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 57,005 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake imbalance on limit

o/s sun visor missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 56,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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TPD 830S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TPD 830S, 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 TPD 830S registered?

TPD 830S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is TPD 830S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPD 830S shows 8 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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