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SYD 526R

1976 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 526R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 74,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,186 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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SYD 526R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SYD 526R, 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

How do I check the history of SYD 526R?

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What year was SYD 526R registered?

SYD 526R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 November 1976.

Is SYD 526R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 526R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SYD 526R have outstanding finance?

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