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BRF 267Y

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,907 mi
Last recorded37,907 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 267Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

permance exhaust system fitted which is slightly noisy

Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,907 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

permance exhaust system fitted which is slightly noisy

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,015 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

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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BRF 267Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BRF 267Y, 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 BRF 267Y registered?

BRF 267Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is BRF 267Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRF 267Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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