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MKJ 331P

1976 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKJ 331P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,172 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,543 miles

Front to rear Fuel pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,246 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 78,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,211 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 6 Jun 2015 73,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,416 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 51,618 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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MKJ 331P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MKJ 331P, 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 MKJ 331P registered?

MKJ 331P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1976.

Is MKJ 331P safe to buy?

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