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YTF 961T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,515 mi
Last recorded11,515 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 961T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch cable routed poorly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,148 miles

exhaust blow centre joint

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 9,759 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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YTF 961T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc 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 YTF 961T, 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 YTF 961T registered?

YTF 961T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is YTF 961T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTF 961T 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.

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