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OLU 393P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLU 393P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 May 2024
Pass 19 Apr 2023
Pass 20 Apr 2022
Pass 23 Mar 2021
Pass 11 May 2019
Pass 7 May 2018
Pass 3 May 2017
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,089 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,092 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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OLU 393P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OLU 393P, 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 OLU 393P?

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What year was OLU 393P registered?

OLU 393P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 1976.

Is OLU 393P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLU 393P shows 9 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 OLU 393P have outstanding finance?

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