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HBA 320Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 320Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 74,366 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 21 Aug 2010 74,366 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,750 miles

front number plate cracked

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,059 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 72,549 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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HBA 320Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBA 320Y, 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 HBA 320Y registered?

HBA 320Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is HBA 320Y safe to buy?

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