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OBC 4P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,153 mi
Last recorded36,153 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 4P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 36,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 35,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,737 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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OBC 4P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OBC 4P, 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 OBC 4P?

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What year was OBC 4P registered?

OBC 4P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 July 1976.

Is OBC 4P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBC 4P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBC 4P have outstanding finance?

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