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YNY 359T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,936 mi
Last recorded1,936 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNY 359T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 1,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 1,647 miles

Road/Track tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Fail 16 Sep 2019 1,647 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Road/Track tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 23 May 2018 317 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017

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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YNY 359T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 YNY 359T, 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 47 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 YNY 359T registered?

YNY 359T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is YNY 359T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNY 359T 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 YNY 359T have outstanding finance?

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