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A184 NNO

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,757 mi
Last recorded69,757 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA184 NNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,358 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both tie rods; Near side worse ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,862 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,382 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,653 miles

n/s/rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

oil leak

under body of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 42,898 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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A184 NNO is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A184 NNO, 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 A184 NNO registered?

A184 NNO is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A184 NNO safe to buy?

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