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PSF 898Y

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,297 mi
Last recorded19,297 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 898Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 19,297 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 19,294 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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PSF 898Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PSF 898Y, 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 PSF 898Y registered?

PSF 898Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 September 1982.

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