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HGN 382N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,777 mi
Last recorded43,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGN 382N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HGN 382N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HGN 382N, 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 HGN 382N?

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What year was HGN 382N registered?

HGN 382N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1975.

Is HGN 382N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGN 382N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGN 382N have outstanding finance?

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