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YPA 627T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,052 mi
Last recorded64,052 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPA 627T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,669 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 58,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,076 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,937 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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YPA 627T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPA 627T, 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 YPA 627T registered?

YPA 627T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1978.

Is YPA 627T safe to buy?

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