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NPH 982L

1971 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,203 mi
Last recorded74,203 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 982L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,203 miles

Battery insecure

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 72,020 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 72,020 miles

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

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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NPH 982L is a 1971 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 NPH 982L, 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 55 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 NPH 982L registered?

NPH 982L is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NPH 982L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 982L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPH 982L have outstanding finance?

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