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OBY 919R

1976 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,322 mi
Last recorded70,322 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBY 919R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,901 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 68,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,456 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,289 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2016 67,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust leaking

Pass 17 May 2008 66,331 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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OBY 919R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBY 919R, 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 OBY 919R registered?

OBY 919R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OBY 919R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBY 919R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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