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CLX 127Y

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLX 127Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 96,850 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,850 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,159 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 91,526 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,526 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 83,639 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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CLX 127Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CLX 127Y, 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 CLX 127Y registered?

CLX 127Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is CLX 127Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLX 127Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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