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NTW 236P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTW 236P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 77,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 77,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,588 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,468 miles

battery insucure

clutch peddal rubber missing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,453 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front flooring corroding

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside front inner wing corroding

rear anti roll bar nearside inner bush worn

slight play nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2006 58,876 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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NTW 236P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NTW 236P, 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.

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What year was NTW 236P registered?

NTW 236P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1976.

Is NTW 236P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTW 236P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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