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RCG 810P

1976 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCG 810P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2024
Pass 29 Nov 2023
Pass 30 Nov 2022

Vehicle presented as a rally car.

Pass 16 Sep 2021

Vehicle converted for competition rally use and has the rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts.

Pass 6 Sep 2019
Pass 18 Apr 2018 711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010
Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 3,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 3,000 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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RCG 810P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 RCG 810P, 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 RCG 810P?

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What year was RCG 810P registered?

RCG 810P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1976.

Is RCG 810P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCG 810P shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCG 810P have outstanding finance?

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