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A136 YRP

1984 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 YRP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various body corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2019 90,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,524 miles

various body corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,263 miles

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended various (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 89,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,147 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,146 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,737 miles

Corrosion in offside front outer sill and nearside rear outer sill

Pass 10 Nov 2006 85,414 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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A136 YRP is a 1984 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 A136 YRP, 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 42 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A136 YRP registered?

A136 YRP is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1984.

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