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UPN 191Y

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,549 mi
Last recorded46,549 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPN 191Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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UPN 191Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UPN 191Y, 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 UPN 191Y registered?

UPN 191Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is UPN 191Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPN 191Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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