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NLM 945P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLM 945P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018
Pass 26 Jan 2017
Pass 5 Feb 2016 2 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2012

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight play detected in off/s front rack-end

under vehicle is partly covered with guard

Pass 7 Aug 2010
Fail 7 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008

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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NLM 945P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLM 945P, 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 NLM 945P registered?

NLM 945P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1976.

Is NLM 945P safe to buy?

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