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NPP 888L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,990 mi
Last recorded1,990 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPP 888L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 1,674 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 1,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 1,024 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 496 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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NPP 888L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPP 888L, 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 54 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 NPP 888L registered?

NPP 888L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is NPP 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPP 888L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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