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1600 L

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,062 mi
Last recorded40,062 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1600 L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,062 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 36,592 miles

o/s washer jet partly blocked

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2007 35,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,691 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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1600 L is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 1600 L, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1600 L registered?

1600 L is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is 1600 L safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1600 L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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