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KBP 923P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,111 mi
Last recorded45,111 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBP 923P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 45,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,926 miles

front crossmember poorly repaired

n/s o/s front floor pans corroded

o/s rear chassis repaired

poor repair n/s o/s front inner wings (under bonnet)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 45,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember poorly repaired

n/s o/s front floor pans corroded

o/s rear chassis repaired

poor repair n/s o/s front inner wings (under bonnet)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,136 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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KBP 923P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KBP 923P, 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.

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What year was KBP 923P registered?

KBP 923P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 1976.

Is KBP 923P safe to buy?

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