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OHV 307Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,873 mi
Last recorded31,873 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHV 307Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,873 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,485 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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OHV 307Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc 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 OHV 307Y, 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

How do I check the history of OHV 307Y?

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What year was OHV 307Y registered?

OHV 307Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is OHV 307Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHV 307Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OHV 307Y have outstanding finance?

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