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GAR 826N

1975 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,563 mi
Last recorded80,563 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 826N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 78,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 78,445 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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GAR 826N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 GAR 826N, 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 51 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 GAR 826N?

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What year was GAR 826N registered?

GAR 826N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is GAR 826N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAR 826N shows 8 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 GAR 826N have outstanding finance?

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