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OEL 251P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,410 mi
Last recorded8,410 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 251P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2017 8,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,370 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,918 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 7,582 miles

nail in tyre

slight play rack and pinion

Fail 19 May 2006 7,582 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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