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RAL 172R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 172R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,975 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,840 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,074 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis has been welded in places

Pass 12 Jul 2005 49,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassi has been welded in places

codition of front inner wings fair

slight corrosion forming on nearside rear sill

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 172R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 172R, 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 172R registered?

RAL 172R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is RAL 172R safe to buy?

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