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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
car has been altered from new and turned to be a rally car so all under car has gardes fitted'
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
lower steering colmn bush has slight play
vehhicle has extensive modification and welding repairs ok,at time of test but may be changed after test
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VES 618T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 VES 618T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VES 618T registered?
VES 618T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is VES 618T safe to buy?
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