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VFV 891V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,414 mi
Last recorded32,414 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFV 891V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 32,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to sill and floor

Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to front chassis and osf floor

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,195 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 6 Nov 2019 30,819 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front panel

Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,802 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 29,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,934 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

alternator belt frayed

surface corrosion to osr sill to floor

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to osr and nsr sills to floor

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,797 miles

corrosion to o/s/f wing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,356 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion to sills

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to sills and front chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 26,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,664 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front brakes 20% out of balance

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,955 miles

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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VFV 891V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VFV 891V, 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 VFV 891V registered?

VFV 891V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 October 1979.

Is VFV 891V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFV 891V shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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