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NGV 232P

1976 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,118 mi
Last recorded17,118 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGV 232P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,118 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,049 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 17,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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NGV 232P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGV 232P, 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 NGV 232P?

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What year was NGV 232P registered?

NGV 232P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1976.

Is NGV 232P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGV 232P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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