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YRW 344X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 344X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,658 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 49,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 49,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,862 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 47,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 47,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,122 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,650 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 45,650 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 43,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,906 miles

surface corrosion around body & structure,wouldn't penerate at time of test.

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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YRW 344X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRW 344X, 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 YRW 344X registered?

YRW 344X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is YRW 344X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRW 344X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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