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RGW 854R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,159 mi
Last recorded77,159 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 854R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 77,159 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,613 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 May 2014 75,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 75,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,680 miles

L/S/D fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,466 miles

LSD FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,445 miles

Brakes tested on road with meter sa an l/s/d fitted

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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RGW 854R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RGW 854R, 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 RGW 854R?

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What year was RGW 854R registered?

RGW 854R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1976.

Is RGW 854R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 854R shows 8 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 RGW 854R have outstanding finance?

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