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RVH 343P

1976 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,163 mi
Last recorded40,163 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVH 343P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,163 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,765 miles

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

rear brake pipe close to exhaust but not rubbing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,123 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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RVH 343P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVH 343P, 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 RVH 343P registered?

RVH 343P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is RVH 343P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVH 343P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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