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VRK 346X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,349 mi
Last recorded55,349 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 346X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,267 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 34,267 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,601 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,725 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 28,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,252 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,366 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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VRK 346X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRK 346X, 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 VRK 346X registered?

VRK 346X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1982.

Is VRK 346X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRK 346X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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