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182 WWC

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

781 mi
Last recorded781 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration182 WWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 7,817 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 7,817 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016
Pass 22 May 2015 781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 298 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 7 miles

o/s/f chassis front dented front lower cosmetic skirt riveted on

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,301 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 90,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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182 WWC is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 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 182 WWC, 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 50 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 182 WWC registered?

182 WWC is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1976.

Is 182 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 182 WWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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