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RJM 182R

1985 Ford Escort

Pink Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,404 mi
Last recorded33,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 182R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 33,404 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 377,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion rear suspension components

front bumper loose

Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

advance corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2005 38,043 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

por light output from headlamps

Fail 6 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

poor light output from headlamps

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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RJM 182R is a 1985 Ford Escort in Pink with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 RJM 182R, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJM 182R registered?

RJM 182R is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is RJM 182R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJM 182R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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