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RNN 123R

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,534 mi
Last recorded6,534 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNN 123R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 6,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 5,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 4,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 2,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 1,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 98,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 95,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 94,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 89,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,496 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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RNN 123R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RNN 123R, 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 RNN 123R registered?

RNN 123R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1976.

Is RNN 123R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNN 123R shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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