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XTP 693V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 693V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 67,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2014
Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,180 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 60,982 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,636 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to n/s/f floor

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,448 miles

corrosion not through all skins front + rear chassis rails + o/s/f inner wing + both complete floors + inner/outer sills

corrosion o/s/f floor to outer sill (not a prescribed area)

engine oil leak

front brake pads very thin

play in n/s/f inner track control arm bush

slight leak from exhaust rear silencer

Pass 25 Nov 2004 48,654 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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XTP 693V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XTP 693V, 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 XTP 693V registered?

XTP 693V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is XTP 693V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTP 693V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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