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NOH 460R

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,518 mi
Last recorded27,518 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOH 460R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,132 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,275 miles

Hole in nearside rear wheel arch by spare wheel

Hole in oddside front floor not in 30cm of a suspension mount

Hole in offside rear wheel arch by petrol tank

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 May 2013 26,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hole in nearside rear wheel arch by spare wheel

Hole in oddside front floor not in 30cm of a suspension mount

Hole in offside rear wheel arch by petrol tank

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust noise back box ?

front washers aim

small splits front wipers

Fail 7 Aug 2009 24,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust noise back box ?

front washers aim

small splits front wipers

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,818 miles

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 460R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 460R, 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 460R registered?

NOH 460R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is NOH 460R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOH 460R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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