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KNP 672T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,082 mi
Last recorded2,082 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNP 672T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 2,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,422 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 21,422 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 2,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 1,695 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 1,583 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 1,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,382 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 98,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 97,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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KNP 672T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 KNP 672T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNP 672T registered?

KNP 672T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 October 1978.

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