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JEG 871Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,033 mi
Last recorded75,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 871Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 75,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 74,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 69,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JEG 871Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JEG 871Y, 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

How do I check the history of JEG 871Y?

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What year was JEG 871Y registered?

JEG 871Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JEG 871Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEG 871Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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