MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
travel in handbrake
Oil leak
n/s and o/s front brake discs in poor condition
slight play in n/s and o/s ends of steeering rack
Both head light reflector faded. †Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing. †N/S outer sill end in poor condition. †N/S AND O/S/R stabelizer bar bush perish. †Oil perssuer switch leaking.
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GUD 991Y 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 GUD 991Y, 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 GUD 991Y registered?
GUD 991Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1983.
Is GUD 991Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for GUD 991Y 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.
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