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SAA 74P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,468 mi
Last recorded9,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 74P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 9,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 9,333 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion forming in sills etc

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

exhaust blows

movement in nearside front track control arm bush

nearside rear brake more efficient than offside rear brake

Fail 3 Sep 2013 9,263 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion forming in sills etc

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

exhaust blows

movement in nearside front track control arm bush

Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,156 miles

corrosion starting in chassis,sills and some brake pipes

drivers door catch sticking

rear axle oil leak

rear shock lower bushes worn

repairs made to exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,817 miles

corrosion starting in brake pipes

rear diff oil leak

rear shock,lower bushes perished

slight blows in exhaust generally

Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,721 miles

Centre pipe to front pipe slight leaking

Corrosion on metal brake pipes around engine bay

Front anti roll bar body mount bolts need loktabs locked over

Water leak on heater hose to manifold

Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all suspension bushes in perished condition

drivers seat in worn condition

Pass 20 Dec 2006 7,827 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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SAA 74P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SAA 74P, 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 SAA 74P registered?

SAA 74P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1976.

Is SAA 74P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAA 74P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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