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A114 SNK

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA114 SNK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 86,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2008 86,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 84,739 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 84,662 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 82,599 miles

small hole in front of offside outer sill

Fail 16 May 2006 82,599 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

small hole in front of offside outer sill

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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A114 SNK is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A114 SNK, 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 42 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 A114 SNK registered?

A114 SNK is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1984.

Is A114 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A114 SNK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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