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MLY 336P

1976 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,208 mi
Last recorded48,208 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 336P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (1.5.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,276 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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MLY 336P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLY 336P, 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 MLY 336P registered?

MLY 336P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is MLY 336P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLY 336P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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