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A96 CPF

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,352 mi
Last recorded16,352 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 CPF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 16,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 15,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 14,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 12,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,487 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,487 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,621 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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A96 CPF is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A96 CPF, 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 A96 CPF registered?

A96 CPF is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A96 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 CPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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