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SPP 290M

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,742 mi
Last recorded46,742 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 290M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,052 miles

REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,579 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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SPP 290M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 SPP 290M, 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 52 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 SPP 290M registered?

SPP 290M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1974.

Is SPP 290M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 290M shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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