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REH 839R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,597 mi
Last recorded31,597 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREH 839R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,574 miles

Car had just been under sealed at time of test limited view.

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Front brakes only just passed balance test 24%.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 May 2009 31,356 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to front n/s ball joint gaiter

Pass 22 May 2008 31,354 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front ball joint gaiter damaged no play in joint

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,321 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear spring action getting weak

Pass 17 May 2006 31,286 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 31,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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REH 839R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 REH 839R, 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 REH 839R registered?

REH 839R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 October 1976.

Is REH 839R safe to buy?

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