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DLT 607Y

1983 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 607Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch track control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 98,928 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside/nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside/nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch track control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 98,154 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 98,139 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective support bracket loose (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 97,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 97,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,683 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 90,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

emissions irrattic

footbrake has slightly long travel

Pass 29 Dec 2007 90,150 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 90,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 90,041 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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DLT 607Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DLT 607Y, 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 DLT 607Y registered?

DLT 607Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is DLT 607Y safe to buy?

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