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A817 NVR

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,378 mi
Last recorded51,378 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA817 NVR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,931 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

oil pressure swich leaking.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 47,289 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,557 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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A817 NVR is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A817 NVR, 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.

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What year was A817 NVR registered?

A817 NVR is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A817 NVR safe to buy?

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