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A877 RCA

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA877 RCA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 82,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 78,379 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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A877 RCA is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A877 RCA, 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 A877 RCA registered?

A877 RCA is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A877 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A877 RCA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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