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LCU 134P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCU 134P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 84,070 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,064 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 83,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,893 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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LCU 134P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCU 134P, 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

How do I check the history of LCU 134P?

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What year was LCU 134P registered?

LCU 134P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is LCU 134P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCU 134P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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