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YYR 467T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70 mi
Last recorded70 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 467T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 70 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 700 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 70 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70 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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YYR 467T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YYR 467T, 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

How do I check the history of YYR 467T?

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What year was YYR 467T registered?

YYR 467T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is YYR 467T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYR 467T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYR 467T have outstanding finance?

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