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NOH 79R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,070 mi
Last recorded61,070 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOH 79R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 61,070 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 61,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interference with main beam (1.7.5c)

Pass 5 May 2015 61,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,986 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 79R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 79R, 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 NOH 79R?

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What year was NOH 79R registered?

NOH 79R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1976.

Is NOH 79R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOH 79R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NOH 79R have outstanding finance?

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