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LUC 27P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,585 mi
Last recorded63,585 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUC 27P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 63,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,630 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Oct 2006 60,630 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 60,294 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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LUC 27P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LUC 27P, 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 LUC 27P?

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What year was LUC 27P registered?

LUC 27P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1976.

Is LUC 27P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUC 27P 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.

Does LUC 27P have outstanding finance?

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