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PRU 478R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,668 mi
Last recorded7,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 478R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,668 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 7,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,848 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 6,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 5,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PRU 478R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PRU 478R, 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 PRU 478R registered?

PRU 478R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 November 1976.

Is PRU 478R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 478R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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