MOT Status
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94,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Slight play in osr wheel bearing
slight play in os track rod end
slight play in nsf track rod end
very slight play in osr wheel bearing
slight cut in nsf inner edge side wall
nsf inner side wall slightly damaged
osf floor starting to corode
both head lamp backing reflectors corroding
corrosion starting in osf top strut mount
slight bind from nsr brake
both inner sills starting to corrode
os head lamp backing corroded
prepared for trials
corrosion starting in osr inner sill by boot floor
os brake pipe inside car loose
os indicater tell tale dim
rear seats removed due to being a trials car
wiring inside passenger side of car loose
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion starting in osr inner sill by boot floor
os brake pipe inside car loose
os indicater tell tale dim
rear seats removed due to being a trials car
wiring inside passenger side of car loose
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight blow from center exhaust
slight cut in side wall but not exposing cords
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some play in steering rack inner joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some play in steering rack inner joints
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YKP 577T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 YKP 577T, 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.
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What year was YKP 577T registered?
YKP 577T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1978.
Is YKP 577T safe to buy?
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