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MIG 8178

1976 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 8178
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,983 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,773 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,725 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 68,725 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 68,664 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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MIG 8178 is a 1976 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MIG 8178, 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 MIG 8178 registered?

MIG 8178 is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 October 1976.

Is MIG 8178 safe to buy?

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