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RDV 161R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

592 mi
Last recorded592 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 161R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 25 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016
Pass 17 Apr 2015
Fail 17 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,570 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,191 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 99,105 miles

vehicle converted to rally car

Fail 1 Mar 2008 98,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle preped for competition 1991 ford fiseta engine used

Pass 1 Mar 2008 98,664 miles

vehicle preped for competition 1991 ford fiseta engine used

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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RDV 161R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RDV 161R, 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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What year was RDV 161R registered?

RDV 161R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is RDV 161R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 161R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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