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CAP 362Y

1982 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,164 mi
Last recorded33,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 362Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,164 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,430 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished and chaffed.

Slight brake judder from both front discs.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 22,465 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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CAP 362Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CAP 362Y, 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 CAP 362Y registered?

CAP 362Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is CAP 362Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 362Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAP 362Y have outstanding finance?

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