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XVK 708T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,906 mi
Last recorded65,906 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVK 708T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower steering uj joint slight play

Pass 11 May 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2018 65,782 miles

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2017 65,724 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,694 miles

Oil leak

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,860 miles

nearside front inner wheel ache corrorded,vehicle structure corroded in various prescribed area's but been repaired

Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wheel ache corrorded,vehicle structure corroded in various prescribed area's but been repaired

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,466 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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XVK 708T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVK 708T, 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.

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What year was XVK 708T registered?

XVK 708T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1979.

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