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XVK 766T

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVK 766T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2022 90,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 90,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 90,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 975,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 97,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 766T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVK 766T, 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 XVK 766T registered?

XVK 766T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is XVK 766T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVK 766T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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