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LHY 883Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,321 mi
Last recorded17,321 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHY 883Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 17,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,272 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 17,270 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,194 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,302 miles

offside floor seat mount

offside rear road spring top mount

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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LHY 883Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHY 883Y, 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 LHY 883Y registered?

LHY 883Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is LHY 883Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHY 883Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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