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PMW 812Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,341 mi
Last recorded64,341 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 812Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp misted with condensation

under-vehicle componants corroded

under-vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,886 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and bulk head

front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside door mirror loose

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and bulk head

offside door mirror loose

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,820 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high handbrake travel

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high handbrake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,132 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 31,115 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,992 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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PMW 812Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PMW 812Y, 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 PMW 812Y registered?

PMW 812Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1982.

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