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SUH 136S

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,647 mi
Last recorded45,647 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUH 136S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 42,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 203,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 203,505 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 203,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 202,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SUH 136S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SUH 136S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUH 136S registered?

SUH 136S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SUH 136S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUH 136S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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