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ORE 999P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORE 999P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 38,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 37,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 36,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 34,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,306 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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ORE 999P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORE 999P, 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 ORE 999P registered?

ORE 999P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 1976.

Is ORE 999P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORE 999P shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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