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GNO 636N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,718 mi
Last recorded1,718 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNO 636N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 1,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 1,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 1,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 1,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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GNO 636N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 GNO 636N, 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 52 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 GNO 636N registered?

GNO 636N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GNO 636N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNO 636N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GNO 636N have outstanding finance?

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