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AOY 897Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 897Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,898 miles

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,729 miles

wear front disc

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,627 miles

wear front disc

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,518 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 95,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in front plate

front disc rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,438 miles

crack in front plate

front disc rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2007 95,239 miles

oil leak

play rear hubs

Pass 19 Aug 2006 95,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 94,570 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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AOY 897Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AOY 897Y, 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 AOY 897Y registered?

AOY 897Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is AOY 897Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOY 897Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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