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OHP 171P

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,342 mi
Last recorded46,342 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHP 171P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,670 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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OHP 171P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OHP 171P, 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 OHP 171P?

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What year was OHP 171P registered?

OHP 171P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OHP 171P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHP 171P shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OHP 171P have outstanding finance?

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