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WCW 343V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCW 343V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,789 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 50,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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WCW 343V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 WCW 343V, 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 WCW 343V registered?

WCW 343V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1979.

Is WCW 343V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCW 343V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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