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NOL 988F

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,880 mi
Last recorded67,880 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOL 988F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,279 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,279 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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NOL 988F is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 NOL 988F, 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 58 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 NOL 988F registered?

NOL 988F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1968.

Is NOL 988F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOL 988F 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.

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