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NNU 718P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNU 718P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2007 80,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front springs lowered

o/s suspension top poorly repaired

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,449 miles

front springs lowered

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s suspension top poorly repaired

Pass 10 Jun 2006 79,494 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 79,494 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 77,270 miles

car covered in underseal underneath

car has been converted most brake run inside car

exhaust been rubbing on rear brake hose bracket at some time but ok at time of test

only 2seats fitted at time of test

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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NNU 718P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NNU 718P, 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 NNU 718P?

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What year was NNU 718P registered?

NNU 718P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 April 1976.

Is NNU 718P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNU 718P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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