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YLP 638X

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,730 mi
Last recorded57,730 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLP 638X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,730 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel immissions near too test limit

offside cv giator slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,046 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,285 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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YLP 638X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLP 638X, 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 YLP 638X registered?

YLP 638X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1982.

Is YLP 638X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLP 638X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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