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PPR 926R

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,385 mi
Last recorded36,385 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPR 926R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 36,385 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 36,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 35,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 34,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 222 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering rack fouling sump

Fail 19 Aug 2011 151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering rack fouling sump

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,798 miles

Oil leak

appears to have been stood

lowering kit fitted

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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PPR 926R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPR 926R, 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 PPR 926R registered?

PPR 926R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is PPR 926R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPR 926R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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