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NAN 232K

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,482 mi
Last recorded1,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAN 232K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2016 1,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 1,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 926 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 276 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 274 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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NAN 232K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAN 232K, 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 54 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 NAN 232K registered?

NAN 232K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is NAN 232K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAN 232K shows 8 tests 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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