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NFR 882X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFR 882X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 22,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 22,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floorpan holed

Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,674 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 19,645 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 19,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,998 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,595 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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NFR 882X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 NFR 882X, 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 45 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 NFR 882X registered?

NFR 882X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is NFR 882X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFR 882X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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