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OLO 2P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLO 2P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 98,030 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,939 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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OLO 2P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc 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 OLO 2P, 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 OLO 2P registered?

OLO 2P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1976.

Is OLO 2P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLO 2P 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.

Does OLO 2P have outstanding finance?

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