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RAL 162R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,574 mi
Last recorded31,574 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 162R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,783 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,939 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 8,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,587 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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RAL 162R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAL 162R, 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 RAL 162R registered?

RAL 162R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RAL 162R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAL 162R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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