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YGY 29S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,150 mi
Last recorded83,150 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 29S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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YGY 29S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 29S, 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 29S?

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What year was YGY 29S registered?

YGY 29S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YGY 29S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 29S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YGY 29S have outstanding finance?

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