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OOO 998P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 998P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025
Pass 16 Aug 2023

car modified for motorsport

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car modified for rallying

Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,003 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle modified for rallying

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,003 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,003 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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OOO 998P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OOO 998P, 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 OOO 998P registered?

OOO 998P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OOO 998P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 998P shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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