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OPR 652R

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,831 mi
Last recorded62,831 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 652R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe very close to exhaust system

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake pipe very close to exhaust system

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,501 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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OPR 652R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPR 652R, 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 OPR 652R registered?

OPR 652R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1976.

Is OPR 652R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPR 652R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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