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OMF 279R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,153 mi
Last recorded85,153 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMF 279R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,153 miles

nearside @ offside rear anti roll bar front mounting rubbers starting to perish

very slight split offside top suspension mount

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 84,501 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,678 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear axle noisy

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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OMF 279R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OMF 279R, 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 OMF 279R?

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What year was OMF 279R registered?

OMF 279R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 1976.

Is OMF 279R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMF 279R shows 4 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 OMF 279R have outstanding finance?

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