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PNP 589Y

1982 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 589Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,940 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 80,940 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,775 miles

Nearside Front floor getting corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Nearside floor/sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

slight play nearside rack end

Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

nearside floor/sill rusty and holed but outside prescribed area

nearside front and offside front floor getting corroded

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,610 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,608 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 94,341 miles

Battery insecure

Both door mirrors missing but not required.

Front tyres wearing edges.

General corrosion.

Oil leak

Poor running when cold.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 94,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Both door mirrors missing but not required.

Front tyres wearing edges.

General corrosion.

Oil leak

Poor running when cold.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,987 miles

All tyres perished.

Battery insecure

Door mirrors missing but not required.

Minor underside corrosion.

Nearside front tyre tread low in centre.

Offside headlamp beam image faint.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 93,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres perished.

Battery insecure

Both door mirrors missing but not required.

Minor underside corrosion.

Nearside front tyre worn low in centre.

Offside headlamp beam image faint.

Oil leak

Poor running.

Fail 18 May 2009 93,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres perished.

Battery insecure

Door mirrors missing but not required.

Nearside front floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low in centre.

Offside headlamp beam image faint.

Offside sill to floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Oil leak

Poor running,worse when cold.

Throttle sticking.

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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PNP 589Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PNP 589Y, 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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PNP 589Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 1982.

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