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TUN 894T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 894T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025
Pass 20 Nov 2024

rally car

Pass 19 Oct 2023
Pass 20 Oct 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rally car

Pass 15 Oct 2021
Pass 8 Oct 2020

rally car compertion use

Pass 28 Mar 2019

rally car

Pass 21 Mar 2018
Pass 15 Feb 2017

rally car

Pass 17 Feb 2016
Pass 28 Jan 2015 1,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 1,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012
Pass 25 Nov 2011
Pass 24 Nov 2010
Pass 12 Nov 2009
Pass 10 Nov 2008 1,373 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 1,270 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 1,198 miles

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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TUN 894T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 TUN 894T, 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 48 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 TUN 894T registered?

TUN 894T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is TUN 894T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUN 894T shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TUN 894T have outstanding finance?

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