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KOW 680Y

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 680Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,183 miles

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

offside front suspension strut damp

Pass 12 Aug 2005 48,871 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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KOW 680Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KOW 680Y, 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 KOW 680Y registered?

KOW 680Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is KOW 680Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOW 680Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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