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YGY 198S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 198S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,424 miles

race prepared car, stunning example

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,360 miles

extremely clean vehicle

race prepared car

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,343 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,343 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

car very well undersealed and welded excessively . boby and underneith on poor condition

seat mountings bolts and mountings not factory fit

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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YGY 198S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGY 198S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGY 198S?

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What year was YGY 198S registered?

YGY 198S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YGY 198S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 198S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YGY 198S have outstanding finance?

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