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NDV 499P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,819 mi
Last recorded43,819 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDV 499P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,838 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,836 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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NDV 499P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NDV 499P, 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

How do I check the history of NDV 499P?

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What year was NDV 499P registered?

NDV 499P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1976.

Is NDV 499P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDV 499P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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