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XRR 188S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRR 188S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 79,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 78,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 78,625 miles

vehicle is a rally car

Pass 27 May 2022 76,414 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,529 miles

This vehicle is a rally car.

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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XRR 188S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 XRR 188S, 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 48 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 XRR 188S?

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What year was XRR 188S registered?

XRR 188S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is XRR 188S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRR 188S shows 8 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 XRR 188S have outstanding finance?

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