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OUT 170R

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,856 mi
Last recorded73,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUT 170R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,856 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 73,825 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,721 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,589 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,528 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,486 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,214 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,873 miles

Damp at both front & n/s/r brake bleed nipples

Pass 4 Aug 2005

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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OUT 170R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OUT 170R, 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.

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What year was OUT 170R registered?

OUT 170R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is OUT 170R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUT 170R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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