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YNK 92S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,259 mi
Last recorded22,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 92S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,259 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,085 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 22,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 21,731 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 20,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 19,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle underbody completely covered in body sealer ,making it difficult to assess corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,645 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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YNK 92S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YNK 92S, 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 YNK 92S registered?

YNK 92S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is YNK 92S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNK 92S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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