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YAB 266R

1977 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,425 mi
Last recorded8,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAB 266R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 8,425 miles

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements may need attention

Fail 21 Jan 2009 8,423 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 8,421 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YAB 266R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 YAB 266R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAB 266R registered?

YAB 266R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is YAB 266R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAB 266R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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