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LCE 624P

1976 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCE 624P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 73,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,284 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 69,284 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LCE 624P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LCE 624P, 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 LCE 624P registered?

LCE 624P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is LCE 624P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCE 624P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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