MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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)
Battery insecure
Both door mirrors missing but not required.
Front tyres wearing edges.
General corrosion.
Oil leak
Poor running when cold.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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