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RDL 709X

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,251 mi
Last recorded36,251 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 709X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,251 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 36,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,755 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 32,114 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 32,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust slightly leaking

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Slight play in nearside rack end

Slight play in offside rack end

Various brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 5 Feb 2009 130,683 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 21,583 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor perished

offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn

rear sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2007 21,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn

offside front metal brake pipe not routed correctly

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 18,336 miles

Both steering rack boots cracked

Offside constant velocity boot cracked

Rear trailing arm bushes cracked

Surface rust on both inner sills

Surface rust on front chassis runnere next to suspension mounting

Surface rust on fuel pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2006 18,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Both steering rack boots slightly cracked

Fuel filler neck rubber ctacked and has restricted flow

Nearside brake pipe has suface rust

Offside constant velocity boot cracked

Offside rear hose cracked but not through to cords

Rear fuel pipes have slight surface rust

Rear trailing arm bushes cracked

Surface rust on front chassis runners next to suspension mounting

Surface rust on offside rear inner sill

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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RDL 709X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RDL 709X, 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 RDL 709X registered?

RDL 709X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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