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TRE 960R

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRE 960R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

slight noise when rotating both rear wheels

Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,534 miles

Offside Rear noise when rotating wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

g box oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,131 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,619 miles

noise from osr wheel when rotating wheel suspect half shaft bearing

slight play in steering colunm lower bush

Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,888 miles

clutch cable outer cover worn through on steering column

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 27,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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TRE 960R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRE 960R, 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

How do I check the history of TRE 960R?

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What year was TRE 960R registered?

TRE 960R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is TRE 960R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRE 960R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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