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VWM 582V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWM 582V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023
Pass 25 May 2022

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2021
Pass 22 Jan 2020
Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,341 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016
Pass 22 May 2015

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,483 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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VWM 582V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VWM 582V, 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

How do I check the history of VWM 582V?

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What year was VWM 582V registered?

VWM 582V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1979.

Is VWM 582V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWM 582V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWM 582V have outstanding finance?

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