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ARK 758Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,064 mi
Last recorded40,064 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 758Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,981 miles

creaking in off/side sus. leg

off side rear amber lens chipped

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,946 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 39,900 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.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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ARK 758Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ARK 758Y, 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 ARK 758Y registered?

ARK 758Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is ARK 758Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 758Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARK 758Y have outstanding finance?

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