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XEP 813T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,722 mi
Last recorded2,722 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEP 813T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 2,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 2,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2014 2,490 miles

rear discs poor condition

Fail 10 May 2014 2,486 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2013 2,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 1,352 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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XEP 813T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEP 813T, 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 XEP 813T?

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What year was XEP 813T registered?

XEP 813T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is XEP 813T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEP 813T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEP 813T have outstanding finance?

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