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YES 997T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,099 mi
Last recorded51,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYES 997T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,099 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,099 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor in poor condition at rear tank mount

Pass 29 May 2012 51,098 miles

underbody of car getting in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2010 50,451 miles

both outer sills at rear getting in poor condition

o/s chassi leg at rear at leaf spring mount starting to get in poor condition

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 7 May 2009 49,592 miles

handbrake slight travel

Pass 7 May 2008 48,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,101 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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YES 997T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YES 997T, 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 YES 997T registered?

YES 997T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1979.

Is YES 997T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YES 997T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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