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CLA 793Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLA 793Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,318 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 40,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service - foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,899 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,611 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 37,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,566 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 37,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 34,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,582 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,807 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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CLA 793Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CLA 793Y, 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 CLA 793Y registered?

CLA 793Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1983.

Is CLA 793Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLA 793Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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