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NTH 970Y

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,331 mi
Last recorded40,331 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTH 970Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 31,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,582 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 25,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,533 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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NTH 970Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NTH 970Y, 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 NTH 970Y registered?

NTH 970Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NTH 970Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTH 970Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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