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JUO 678P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,200 mi
Last recorded1,200 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUO 678P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 1,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 57 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 77,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 77,951 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,951 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,951 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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JUO 678P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUO 678P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUO 678P registered?

JUO 678P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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