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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
under trays fitted
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm X2 (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm x 2 (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
no speedo fitted, so mileage could not be recorded
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YRH 550S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 YRH 550S, 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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How do I check the history of YRH 550S?
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What year was YRH 550S registered?
YRH 550S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1978.
Is YRH 550S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YRH 550S shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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