MOT Status
ValidMileage
6,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT & REAR CHASSIS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT & REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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VLE 756R is a 1978 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 VLE 756R, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VLE 756R?
You can check the full history of VLE 756R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VLE 756R registered?
VLE 756R is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1978.
Is VLE 756R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLE 756R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VLE 756R have outstanding finance?
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