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CDH 880Y

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 880Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,867 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on front brake discs

outer sill trims fitted to rear of outer sills

Fail 14 Jul 2008 35,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on fuel pipes

corrosion present on fuel tank

outer sill trims fitted to rear of outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,847 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 35,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 35,882 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 35,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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CDH 880Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CDH 880Y, 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 CDH 880Y registered?

CDH 880Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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