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CRJ 882T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRJ 882T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,569 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,659 miles

nearside rear diff seal starting to leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,659 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 89,659 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 89,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CRJ 882T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRJ 882T, 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 47 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 CRJ 882T registered?

CRJ 882T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is CRJ 882T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRJ 882T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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