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TRA 130X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,900 mi
Last recorded92,900 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 130X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2011 92,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all susepnsion components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 90,772 miles

slight rumble in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,281 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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TRA 130X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TRA 130X, 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

How do I check the history of TRA 130X?

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What year was TRA 130X registered?

TRA 130X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1982.

Is TRA 130X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 130X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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