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RGE 318R

1976 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

1,682 mi
Last recorded1,682 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGE 318R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 1,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 1,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 1,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 1,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 1,057 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 1,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 133 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 109 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 71 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 99,479 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 99,052 miles

both offside rear wheel bearings/differential slightly noisey

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 26 May 2007 99,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

offside rear tyre splitting

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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RGE 318R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RGE 318R, 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 RGE 318R registered?

RGE 318R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is RGE 318R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGE 318R shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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