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RUH 625Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,709 mi
Last recorded14,709 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUH 625Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 14,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covered in sealant

Fail 27 Apr 2019 14,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covered in sealant

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,709 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r panel corroded

play and noise from both rear wheel bearings

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in steering column

Fail 16 Mar 2015 10,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 May 2013 6,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 2,232 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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RUH 625Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUH 625Y, 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 RUH 625Y registered?

RUH 625Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1982.

Is RUH 625Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUH 625Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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