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N976 UPL

1996 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 UPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,271 miles

both outer sills weld repair

corrosion sterted both sides rear spring (front)fixing area

slight play in offside rack inner ball joint

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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N976 UPL is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N976 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N976 UPL registered?

N976 UPL is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N976 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N976 UPL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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