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WRR 824Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,096 mi
Last recorded65,096 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRR 824Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,096 miles

Nearside front sill corroded but not structural

Offside front sill corroded but not structural

Offside front wheel binding slightly, didnt appear on brake test.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f door slightly corroded

o/s/f door slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,993 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

extensive welding repairs made to both inner and outer sills and offside front inner wheel arch

front of both outer sills in poor condition

hand brake release button damaged

hazard light button missing

nearside rear brake slightly binding

noise from offside rear wheel

offside front floor pan in poor condition

offside rear inner sill in poor condition

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 18 Feb 2009 61,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front shock absorbers leaking

front of both outer sills in poor condition

hand brake release button damaged

hazard light button missing

nearside rear brake slightly binding

noise from offside rear wheel

offside front floor pan in poor condition

offside rear inner sill in poor condition

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,379 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,683 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,720 miles

some welded plate repairs have sealant on edges - cant ascess welding correctly - remainder of repaired area good.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f outter and inner sills general underbody serface corrosion

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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WRR 824Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WRR 824Y, 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 WRR 824Y registered?

WRR 824Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1982.

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