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UVH 812V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVH 812V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026
Pass 24 Jun 2025

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2024

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019
Pass 15 Sep 2017
Pass 18 Mar 2016

rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at the test

toyota Engine fitted

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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UVH 812V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UVH 812V, 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

How do I check the history of UVH 812V?

You can check the full history of UVH 812V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UVH 812V registered?

UVH 812V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is UVH 812V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVH 812V shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVH 812V have outstanding finance?

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