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PJI 3708

1976 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,203 mi
Last recorded74,203 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 3708
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PJI 3708 is a 1976 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJI 3708, 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 PJI 3708 registered?

PJI 3708 is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is PJI 3708 safe to buy?

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