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NTV 477P

1976 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTV 477P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,420 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 72,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 70,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,969 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

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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NTV 477P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc 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 NTV 477P, 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 NTV 477P registered?

NTV 477P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1976.

Is NTV 477P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTV 477P 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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