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EVF 343Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,059 mi
Last recorded8,059 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 343Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,059 miles

metal brakepipes secured by nonproprietory means

o/s/r foot and parking brake performances low

Fail 24 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes secured by non proprietory means

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2006 8,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outersills and n/s/r innersill excessively corroded within 30cm of rear suspension mount

both sides front wheelarches excessively corroded within 30cm of suspension mount

metal brakes supported by non proprietory means

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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EVF 343Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 EVF 343Y, 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 EVF 343Y registered?

EVF 343Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1983.

Is EVF 343Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVF 343Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVF 343Y have outstanding finance?

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