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TYB 951R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 951R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 97,544 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 97,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 97,308 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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TYB 951R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYB 951R, 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 TYB 951R registered?

TYB 951R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is TYB 951R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYB 951R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYB 951R have outstanding finance?

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