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WVH 599V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,672 mi
Last recorded41,672 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVH 599V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 41,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,474 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,652 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,099 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,738 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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WVH 599V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVH 599V, 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 WVH 599V?

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What year was WVH 599V registered?

WVH 599V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is WVH 599V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVH 599V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVH 599V have outstanding finance?

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