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XBA 661X

1982 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBA 661X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 45,687 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 45,677 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 43,943 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,614 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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XBA 661X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,295cc 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 XBA 661X, 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 XBA 661X registered?

XBA 661X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is XBA 661X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBA 661X 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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