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1978 FORD ESCORT2.0L Petrol

WPL 179S

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1978 FORD ESCORT? It's a Petrol with a 2000cc engine showing 78,202 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 19/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 78,202
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1978
Engine: 2000cc

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/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1978 Ford Escort (WPL 179S) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2022 to April 2025, with 4 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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