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A607 PEG

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,862 mi
Last recorded66,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA607 PEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 66,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,001 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 55,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 48,159 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 48,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre inside edge scrubbed

small hole in offside outer sill at rear

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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A607 PEG is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A607 PEG, 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 A607 PEG registered?

A607 PEG is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A607 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A607 PEG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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