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PPY 355R

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPY 355R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023
Pass 24 Aug 2022 275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020
Pass 13 Jan 2016 274 miles

rally car.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rally car.

Pass 8 Mar 2011
Pass 22 Dec 2006
Fail 22 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2005 16,125 miles

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 355R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 355R, 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.

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How do I check the history of PPY 355R?

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What year was PPY 355R registered?

PPY 355R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 November 1976.

Is PPY 355R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPY 355R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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