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NRB 131P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 131P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 88,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,308 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,640 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 81,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,515 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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NRB 131P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NRB 131P, 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 NRB 131P?

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What year was NRB 131P registered?

NRB 131P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is NRB 131P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRB 131P shows 12 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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