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BHH 86Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 86Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,804 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,804 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 78,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,764 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 61,493 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,870 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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BHH 86Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHH 86Y, 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 BHH 86Y registered?

BHH 86Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is BHH 86Y safe to buy?

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