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CWC 798X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,962 mi
Last recorded23,962 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWC 798X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 23,962 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty shuts off after a short period of time (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,407 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear on axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade,splitting at the ends

offside headlight glass damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2012 18,870 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade,splitting at the ends

offside headlight glass damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 18,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,947 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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CWC 798X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CWC 798X, 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.

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What year was CWC 798X registered?

CWC 798X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is CWC 798X safe to buy?

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