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HTM 78Y

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,909 mi
Last recorded23,909 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTM 78Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 23,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,913 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 22,908 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 21,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 20,652 miles

front tyres starting to deteriorate

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 17 May 2006 19,728 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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HTM 78Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HTM 78Y, 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 HTM 78Y registered?

HTM 78Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is HTM 78Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTM 78Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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