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DVS 768Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,398 mi
Last recorded34,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVS 768Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,935 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear 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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DVS 768Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVS 768Y, 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.

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What year was DVS 768Y registered?

DVS 768Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is DVS 768Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVS 768Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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