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WLB 991S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,932 mi
Last recorded37,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLB 991S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,000 miles

play in inner steering rack ball joints

slight corrosion in o/s sill

Pass 24 May 2010 33,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 31,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 28,918 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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WLB 991S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 WLB 991S, 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 49 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 WLB 991S?

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What year was WLB 991S registered?

WLB 991S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1977.

Is WLB 991S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLB 991S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLB 991S have outstanding finance?

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