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PHN 136R

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,834 mi
Last recorded24,834 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHN 136R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,927 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 15,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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PHN 136R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PHN 136R, 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

How do I check the history of PHN 136R?

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What year was PHN 136R registered?

PHN 136R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1976.

Is PHN 136R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHN 136R shows 7 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.

Does PHN 136R have outstanding finance?

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