MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine/gearbox damp with oil
engine/gearbox damp with oil
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
engine/gearbox damp with oil
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TPJ 991X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TPJ 991X, 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 TPJ 991X registered?
TPJ 991X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1982.
Is TPJ 991X safe to buy?
The MOT history for TPJ 991X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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