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WVR 427X

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVR 427X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease not allowing inspection

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in thick tar

some underside sections coated in thick grease

Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes coated in thick tar

some underside sections coated in thick grease

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,774 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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WVR 427X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WVR 427X, 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 WVR 427X registered?

WVR 427X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1982.

Is WVR 427X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVR 427X shows 6 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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