MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
offside rear inner sill corroding
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake disc rusting
offside front tyre cracking on outter wall
offside inner sill at rear rusting
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CVM 838Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 CVM 838Y, 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
How do I check the history of CVM 838Y?
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What year was CVM 838Y registered?
CVM 838Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1983.
Is CVM 838Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for CVM 838Y shows 3 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.
Does CVM 838Y have outstanding finance?
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