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A751 DRB

1984 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,172 mi
Last recorded39,172 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA751 DRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,172 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,407 miles

fuelpipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,849 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,633 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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A751 DRB is a 1984 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A751 DRB, 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 A751 DRB registered?

A751 DRB is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A751 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A751 DRB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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