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LUH 844P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,598 mi
Last recorded60,598 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUH 844P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,026 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,916 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 58,656 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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LUH 844P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LUH 844P, 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 LUH 844P?

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What year was LUH 844P registered?

LUH 844P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1976.

Is LUH 844P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUH 844P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUH 844P have outstanding finance?

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