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A282 DDL

1984 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,934 mi
Last recorded36,934 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA282 DDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,880 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,506 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,366 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 36,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,354 miles

sill cover fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 36,279 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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A282 DDL is a 1984 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A282 DDL, 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 A282 DDL registered?

A282 DDL is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 March 1984.

Is A282 DDL safe to buy?

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