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PPY 195R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPY 195R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025
Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 19,861 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PPY 195R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPY 195R, 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 PPY 195R?

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What year was PPY 195R registered?

PPY 195R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1976.

Is PPY 195R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPY 195R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPY 195R have outstanding finance?

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