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HKL 686Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 686Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,644 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2008 28,298 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear floor pans corroded and weak

both rear wheel arches corroded

hole in nearside sill/door step

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 21 May 2008 28,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear floor pans corroded and weak

both rear wheel arches corroded

hole in nearside sill/door step

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,679 miles

holes in front section of nearside outer sill

Fail 3 Jan 2007 27,678 miles

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

holes in front section of nearside outer sill

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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HKL 686Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HKL 686Y, 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 HKL 686Y registered?

HKL 686Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1983.

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