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NTU 969P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTU 969P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 75,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 74,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,308 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 73,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,800 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,249 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 72,242 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 68,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 67,959 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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NTU 969P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTU 969P, 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 NTU 969P registered?

NTU 969P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1976.

Is NTU 969P safe to buy?

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