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GKP 662Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,311 mi
Last recorded21,311 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 662Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2022 21,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 21,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,749 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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GKP 662Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GKP 662Y, 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 GKP 662Y registered?

GKP 662Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is GKP 662Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKP 662Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GKP 662Y have outstanding finance?

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