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NOH 383R

1976 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,877 mi
Last recorded1,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOH 383R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 1,877 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 1,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020
Pass 19 Jun 2017 1,145 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 1,145 miles

Front Steering retaining device missing o/s and n/s front , track rod end split pins missing on locking nuts (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault on lamp stop lamp and side lamp wrong way round (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016

HARNESSES FITTED IN PLACE OF SEAT BELTS

Pass 13 Feb 2015

Both front track rod ends, have castellated nuts fitted with no split pins however spring washers are fitted.

Fail 12 Feb 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Both front track rod ends, have castellated nuts fitted with no split pins however spring washers are fitted.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 9 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 3 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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NOH 383R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NOH 383R, 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 NOH 383R registered?

NOH 383R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NOH 383R safe to buy?

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