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RYC 626R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 626R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 60,531 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,531 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 55,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid over offside front brake calliper

nearside rear wheel arch fibre glass

oil leak differential

slight play bottom steering column bush

Pass 11 May 2006 50,428 miles

coolant leaking

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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RYC 626R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RYC 626R, 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 RYC 626R registered?

RYC 626R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is RYC 626R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYC 626R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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