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VBT 639V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBT 639V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 92,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 92,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,413 miles

o/s stop light dull

o/s/f and rear side light dull

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,159 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal bit spongy

no rear seats or seat belts in at test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,516 miles

brake pedal bit spongy

no rear seats or seat belts in at test

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,997 miles

no rear seats in at test

old engine proof seen

Fail 18 Jan 2012 84,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no rear seats in at test

old engine proof seen

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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VBT 639V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBT 639V, 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 VBT 639V?

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What year was VBT 639V registered?

VBT 639V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is VBT 639V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBT 639V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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