MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,335 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front suspension legs are quite corroded and pitted.
handbrake has little reserve travel.
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS DRY.
o/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry
O/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry.
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
O/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
offside rear wheel bearing dry and slight noise
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r wheel bearing dry and slight noise
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r wheel bearing just starting to get rough
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Some dryness sound from n/s/f wheel bearing.
drivers door mirror has some damage; O/s/r wheel bearing sounds dry and n/s/f;N/s/r has some freeplay
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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DCP 398Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 DCP 398Y, 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 DCP 398Y registered?
DCP 398Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1983.
Is DCP 398Y safe to buy?
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