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WLP 99X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,173 mi
Last recorded66,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLP 99X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,446 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPEN 155/80/13T

Offside Rear OUTER SILL METAL FLAP LOOSE

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED TO EXCESS IN SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPEN 155/80/13T

Offside Rear OUTER SILL METAL FLAP LOOSE

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,529 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,413 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 54,410 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,151 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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WLP 99X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WLP 99X, 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.

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What year was WLP 99X registered?

WLP 99X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1982.

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