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JVJ 322Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,995 mi
Last recorded1,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVJ 322Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,995 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front number plate cracked and becoming discoloured

offside front shocker top mount has slight play

offside rear inner flitch requires attention soon

oil leak around engine and gearbox

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 90,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

horn requires attention soon

offside front coil spring corroded

rear seats folded down during time of test

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2006 77,174 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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JVJ 322Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JVJ 322Y, 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 JVJ 322Y registered?

JVJ 322Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JVJ 322Y safe to buy?

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