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A491 NBW

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,104 mi
Last recorded51,104 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA491 NBW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,823 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,791 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,439 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 48,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,498 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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A491 NBW is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A491 NBW, 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

How do I check the history of A491 NBW?

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What year was A491 NBW registered?

A491 NBW is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A491 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A491 NBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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