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PPA 675R

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,947 mi
Last recorded22,947 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPA 675R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 22,947 miles

minor engine oil leek.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,603 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 22,603 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 21,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2011
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2009 19,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,449 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 11,449 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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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PPA 675R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PPA 675R, 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 PPA 675R registered?

PPA 675R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is PPA 675R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPA 675R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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