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VRR 338L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,445 mi
Last recorded12,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 338L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 12,445 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front chassis has surface corrosion

Offside Front floor has surface corrosion

Fail 29 May 2015 9,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 9,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody undersill front/rear

Pass 18 Nov 2011 9,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 9,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VRR 338L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 VRR 338L, 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 53 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 VRR 338L registered?

VRR 338L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is VRR 338L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRR 338L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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