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JFL 616Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,144 mi
Last recorded8,144 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 616Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 8,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 8,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 8,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 7,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,834 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 7,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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JFL 616Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JFL 616Y, 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 JFL 616Y registered?

JFL 616Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is JFL 616Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFL 616Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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