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RAK 860X

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,826 mi
Last recorded33,826 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAK 860X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,528 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside rear tyre perrished

rear number plate faded

seat mounts corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,785 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside rear tyre perrished

rear number plate faded

seat mounts corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,557 miles

offside front tyre perished

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,546 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 28,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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RAK 860X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RAK 860X, 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 RAK 860X registered?

RAK 860X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for RAK 860X shows 9 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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