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YJT 610T

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 610T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,032 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 95,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 95,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 94,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 94,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 94,483 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 94,483 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YJT 610T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YJT 610T, 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

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What year was YJT 610T registered?

YJT 610T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is YJT 610T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJT 610T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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