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PAH 888R

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAH 888R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 98,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 97,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 96,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 95,666 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack on sidewall

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,614 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

imbalance 24%

Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,119 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2010 95,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 95,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,109 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 95,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,109 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 95,109 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,109 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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PAH 888R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PAH 888R, 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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PAH 888R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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