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A116 MNM

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,678 mi
Last recorded47,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA116 MNM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,425 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 47,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,387 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 19,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,197 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 14,197 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 5,276 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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A116 MNM is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A116 MNM, 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 A116 MNM registered?

A116 MNM is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A116 MNM safe to buy?

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