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SGG 480R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,323 mi
Last recorded61,323 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGG 480R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 61,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front susspension top mountings . suspect siezing

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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SGG 480R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SGG 480R, 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 SGG 480R registered?

SGG 480R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1976.

Is SGG 480R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGG 480R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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