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A177 PNC

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,700 mi
Last recorded38,700 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA177 PNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 38,700 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 38,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 33,909 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 25,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 25,762 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,410 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 25,408 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,283 miles

Oil leak

spare wheel carrier starting to corror

Fail 9 Apr 2010 25,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

spare wheel carrier starting to corror

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both inner sills starting to corror

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,586 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

both rear chassie legs starting to corror

Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 16,108 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pad wear indicators not connected

front pads look low

oil leak

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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A177 PNC is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A177 PNC, 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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A177 PNC is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 1983.

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