MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in n/s/f rack end
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in n/s/f rack end
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight play in n/s/f steering arm
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear bumper insecure
Rear mudguard insecure
Temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLR 914X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VLR 914X, 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 VLR 914X?
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What year was VLR 914X registered?
VLR 914X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1982.
Is VLR 914X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLR 914X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VLR 914X have outstanding finance?
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