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RYP 556R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,743 mi
Last recorded34,743 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 556R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 34,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,989 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,966 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,958 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,226 miles

brake imbalance on legal limits,needs attention too soon.

supply and fit offside rear stop/tail bulb LLB380,and number plate bulb,LLB239

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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RYP 556R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RYP 556R, 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.

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What year was RYP 556R registered?

RYP 556R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1977.

Is RYP 556R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 556R shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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