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ALM 631Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,093 mi
Last recorded86,093 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALM 631Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all wheel arches corroding

both floor pan's and chassis leg's corroding

inner and outer sill's on both side's of vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,024 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake pipes corroding

both front floor pan's corroding

both inner and outer sill's/ body corroding

corrosion around both rear coil spring top mount's

oil leka's

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,271 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,130 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,724 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,171 miles

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

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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ALM 631Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 ALM 631Y, 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 44 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 ALM 631Y registered?

ALM 631Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is ALM 631Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALM 631Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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