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MNP 186P

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,439 mi
Last recorded2,439 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNP 186P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 2,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 2,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 2,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking 3-way connector on right front inner wing. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 1,941 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 1,916 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 1,807 miles

rear flex supported with cable ties

Fail 24 Apr 2014 1,807 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

rear flex supported with cable ties

Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 1,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10 miles

offside and nearside coil springs loose when car jacked

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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MNP 186P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 MNP 186P, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNP 186P registered?

MNP 186P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is MNP 186P safe to buy?

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