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MUV 860P

1976 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 860P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,390 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,252 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,113 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,661 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 66,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MUV 860P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MUV 860P, 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 MUV 860P registered?

MUV 860P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is MUV 860P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUV 860P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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