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KYB 386N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,578 mi
Last recorded6,578 miles
Recorded on9 May 2021
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYB 386N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2021 6,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 6,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 5,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,410 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 4,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,529 miles

175/13 tyres on front axle 165/13 tyres on rear axle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2005 72,169 miles

Offside front floor corroded,but not within 30cm of load bearing items or not adversly affecting steering or suspension components.

Fail 6 Oct 2005 72,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside front floor corroded but not within 30cm of load bearing items or not adversly affecting steering or suspension components.

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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KYB 386N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYB 386N, 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

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What year was KYB 386N registered?

KYB 386N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is KYB 386N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYB 386N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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