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A222 VTG

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,155 mi
Last recorded64,155 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 VTG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,155 miles

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight exhaust blow/rear

various body corrosion throughout

Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,957 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 63,957 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1) Corrosion evident outer sills, outer floor area,s, all seamwork, doorsteps etc. † †2) Heavy corrosion to suspension. † †3) O/S suspension swivel joint some play.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 63,791 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 63,791 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion evident outer sills, outer floor areas, all seamwork, doorsteps etc †Heavy corrosion to suspension components. †O/S swivel joint is worn. †

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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A222 VTG is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A222 VTG, 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 A222 VTG registered?

A222 VTG is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A222 VTG safe to buy?

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