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XVV 146S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,492 mi
Last recorded33,492 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVV 146S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,492 miles

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

bonnet safety catch not fitted

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank corroded

parking brake on 16% limit

slight play in offside lower joint

strip across top of wind screen

Fail 30 May 2006 33,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

bonnet safety catch not fitted

brake fluid level down

fuel tank corroded

nearside wiper blade split

strip across top of windscreen

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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XVV 146S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XVV 146S, 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.

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What year was XVV 146S registered?

XVV 146S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is XVV 146S safe to buy?

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