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A101 TNV

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,598 mi
Last recorded58,598 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 TNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 May 2019 58,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 58,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 58,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 58,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 56,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A101 TNV is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A101 TNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A101 TNV registered?

A101 TNV is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A101 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 TNV shows 14 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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