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A458 RHG

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA458 RHG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,464 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 80,362 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank and hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 80,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,685 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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A458 RHG is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 A458 RHG, 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 42 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 A458 RHG registered?

A458 RHG is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1984.

Is A458 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A458 RHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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