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A608 RHU

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,236 mi
Last recorded8,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA608 RHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 8,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 8,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 7,841 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2016 6,623 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 6,334 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 6,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 5,838 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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A608 RHU is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A608 RHU, 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 A608 RHU registered?

A608 RHU is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A608 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A608 RHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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