1982 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · PIJ 7227
1982 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1982. Recorded mileage 81,167 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PIJ 7227 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 81,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PIJ 7227 Mileage History
- 04/07/202279,879 mi
- 27/09/202380,799 mi+920 mi
- 08/11/202380,808 mi+9 mi
- 30/10/202480,972 mi+164 mi
- 30/10/202581,167 mi+195 mi
Average of roughly 387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PIJ 7227 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Ford Escort (PIJ 7227) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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