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A872 LPR

1984 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,855 mi
Last recorded48,855 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA872 LPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poss; wheel bearing noise starting nearside front

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,175 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,142 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 44,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,241 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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A872 LPR is a 1984 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc 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 A872 LPR, 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 A872 LPR registered?

A872 LPR is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A872 LPR safe to buy?

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