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SPH 640X

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 640X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,353 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 88,353 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,572 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,648 miles

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,532 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode adjacent iuter body sills

Slight amount of play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,230 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,138 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 56,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 55,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear foglight required a tap before working.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SPH 640X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPH 640X, 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 SPH 640X registered?

SPH 640X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1982.

Is SPH 640X safe to buy?

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