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A166 GLJ

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA166 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 42,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,222 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 40,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,199 miles

slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

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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A166 GLJ is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A166 GLJ, 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 A166 GLJ registered?

A166 GLJ is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 1983.

Is A166 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A166 GLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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