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RPE 368R

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,995 mi
Last recorded42,995 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 368R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 42,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 42,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,641 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,622 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 42,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,249 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 41,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 40,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,948 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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RPE 368R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 RPE 368R, 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 49 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 RPE 368R registered?

RPE 368R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is RPE 368R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 368R shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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