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NBY 412P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,016 mi
Last recorded38,016 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBY 412P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 38,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,659 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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NBY 412P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NBY 412P, 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 NBY 412P registered?

NBY 412P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NBY 412P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBY 412P shows 4 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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