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82 ADL

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,089 mi
Last recorded34,089 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 ADL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,089 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 34,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 99,795 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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82 ADL is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 82 ADL, 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 82 ADL registered?

82 ADL is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is 82 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 ADL shows 4 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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