MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
underside of vehicle undersealed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gear box mountain slightly loose
lots of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
nail in tyre
slight play rack and pinion
nail in tyre
slight play rack and pinion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEL 251P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,593cc 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 OEL 251P, 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 OEL 251P registered?
OEL 251P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1976.
Is OEL 251P safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEL 251P 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.
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