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A617 PYB

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,141 mi
Last recorded55,141 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 PYB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 May 2012 55,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,814 miles

slight corrisioon to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,076 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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A617 PYB is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A617 PYB, 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 A617 PYB registered?

A617 PYB is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1983.

Is A617 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A617 PYB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A617 PYB have outstanding finance?

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