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ARR 819Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,589 mi
Last recorded15,589 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 819Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 15,589 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 15,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 14,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 14,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 14,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,268 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 12,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,511 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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ARR 819Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ARR 819Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARR 819Y registered?

ARR 819Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is ARR 819Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARR 819Y shows 15 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 ARR 819Y have outstanding finance?

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