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UJN 330V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,219 mi
Last recorded94,219 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 330V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,385 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,080 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush mount to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat belt (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing unable to find (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 91,558 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,074 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,952 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,565 miles

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside wiper split

oil leak

play in front hubs

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,946 miles

brake fluid below max

front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

nearside front lower ball joint grease gaitor split

Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions close to max limits.

front pipe close to body .

n/s/f brake hose close to suspension.

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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UJN 330V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 UJN 330V, 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.

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UJN 330V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1979.

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