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PME 82X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,748 mi
Last recorded18,748 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPME 82X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,748 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 18,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,525 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 118,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,925 miles

advise new peddle grips

battery insecure

oil level indicator is on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 17,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise new peddle grips

battery insecure

both rear exhast mounts need replacement

oil level indicator is on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,042 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,879 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 16,879 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r and n/s/r radius arm bushes starting to split.

o/s/r brake pipe has surface rust.

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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PME 82X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PME 82X, 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 PME 82X registered?

PME 82X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1982.

Is PME 82X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PME 82X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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