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SWB 926Y

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,626 mi
Last recorded27,626 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWB 926Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,239 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 27,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,067 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,034 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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SWB 926Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SWB 926Y, 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 SWB 926Y registered?

SWB 926Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is SWB 926Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWB 926Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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