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NPE 189P

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 189P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,657 miles

Modifcations to trans tunnel need attention

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lower columb bush worn

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,657 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all o/s/r lamp lights slight effected by another

o/s/r brake damp, no leak found

vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 42,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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NPE 189P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,098cc 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 NPE 189P, 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 NPE 189P registered?

NPE 189P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 1976.

Is NPE 189P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPE 189P 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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