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KEG 761Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 761Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,535 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,337 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 90,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,588 miles

corrosion at various points on vehicle underside, all just within limits

passenger side rear shock absorber only just within limits

no rear seat belts fitted. not testable due to vehicle age

Fail 15 Dec 2006 88,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

considerab le corrosion throughout but within test limits or outside test areas

no rear seat belts installed.

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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KEG 761Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KEG 761Y, 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 KEG 761Y registered?

KEG 761Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is KEG 761Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEG 761Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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