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RRD 706Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,974 mi
Last recorded8,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 706Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 8,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 8,962 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 8,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 4,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 1,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 459 miles

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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RRD 706Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRD 706Y, 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 RRD 706Y registered?

RRD 706Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is RRD 706Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRD 706Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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