MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel indicating that adjustment/attention may be required
Nearside rear bump stop incorrectly positioned
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel indicating that adjustment/attention may be required
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear bump stop incorrectly positioned
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
steering rack rubber mounts worn
n/s/r brake binding
o/s outer floor patched
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTP 632T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 VTP 632T, 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.
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What year was VTP 632T registered?
VTP 632T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1979.
Is VTP 632T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTP 632T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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