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HNO 34Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,299 mi
Last recorded28,299 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 34Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 28,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,772 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 May 2016 26,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 26,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,603 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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HNO 34Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HNO 34Y, 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 HNO 34Y registered?

HNO 34Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is HNO 34Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNO 34Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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