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CPP 776T

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,547 mi
Last recorded21,547 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPP 776T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,162 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 19,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,924 miles

slight corrosion on apillars

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,924 miles

corrosion at bottom of passenger front door

corrosion starting around a pillars

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,924 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 19,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,695 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 17,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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CPP 776T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CPP 776T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPP 776T registered?

CPP 776T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is CPP 776T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPP 776T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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