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WPE 872Y

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,091 mi
Last recorded83,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 872Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,091 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all suspention rubber bushes slightly cracked

play in off side and near side rack drum stick joints

sills,floor,baulk head,chassis rails and cross members rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2008 83,091 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all suspention rubber bushes slightly cracked

chassis rails and suspention arms rusty

play in off side and near side rack drum stick joints

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

altinator warning light stays on

play in off side and near side steering rack drum stick joints

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2007 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

altinator light glowing

chassis rails,floor,sills and crossmembers rusty

play in off side and near side steering rack drumstick joints

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor sills and chassis rails rusty

play in o/s and n/s steering rack drumstick joints

Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,203 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor sills and chassis rails rusty

play in o/s and n/s rack drum stick joints

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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WPE 872Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WPE 872Y, 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 WPE 872Y registered?

WPE 872Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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