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NLF 888P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,929 mi
Last recorded12,929 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLF 888P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,929 miles

front brake pipes in poor condition

o/s front shock leaking

rear tyres on limit and in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2013 5,074 miles

play in front wheelbearings

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

rust on vehicle underside

Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,016 miles

both front flexi brake pipe ends in poor condition

rear leaf springs front bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,715 miles

poor beam pattern from o/s headlamp

rear flexi hose twisted

rear flexi hoses in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,655 miles

chip in screen

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow at front

spare wheel corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2007 69,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in screen

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow at front

spare wheel corroded

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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NLF 888P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLF 888P, 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 NLF 888P registered?

NLF 888P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1976.

Is NLF 888P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLF 888P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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