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UHG 82V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,064 mi
Last recorded38,064 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHG 82V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 38,064 miles

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work

Pass 28 Sep 2024 37,876 miles

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work

Pass 9 Sep 2023 37,578 miles

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,256 miles

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work

Pass 22 May 2020 35,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,751 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,747 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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UHG 82V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 UHG 82V, 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 47 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 UHG 82V registered?

UHG 82V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is UHG 82V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHG 82V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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