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OGS 361P

1976 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 361P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,013 miles

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 95,156 miles

advise front spring loose in cups

advise light corrosion to chassis

advise only 1 rear seatbelt

advise surface corrosion to body

Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre side walls deteriorated!

Headlamp beam pattern distorted!

Vehicle has several points of bad corrosion on the body that do not affect its structure brakes or steering!

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,756 miles

general corrosion over much of the underside

Fail 19 Nov 2012 946,258 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

General condition of vehicle is poor!!

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

fog light not working

n/s/f side light slightly deam

Fail 12 Dec 2011 94,042 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

fog light not working

n/s/f side light slightly deam

Fail 11 Dec 2010 92,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 92,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,828 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,330 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 87,330 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrotion noted n.s.f

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,998 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 83,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OGS 361P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OGS 361P, 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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OGS 361P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1976.

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