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VAA 595V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAA 595V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,251 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 95,251 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

near side and off side front flexi brake pipe ferrule end corrosion

off side front steering rack play in ball cup

Pass 9 Nov 2007 94,940 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate poor

suspension modified

underside rusted and poor and repaired on and near perscribed areas

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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VAA 595V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAA 595V, 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 VAA 595V registered?

VAA 595V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is VAA 595V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAA 595V 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.

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