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KJN 176Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,975 mi
Last recorded49,975 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 176Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,957 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 49,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both inner sills rear end have repair plates with no visable welds. presenter has said plates welded on inside when outer sills off

slight rust in various places, clean and oil spray recommended

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,583 miles

both inner sills rear end have repair plates with no visable welds. presenter has said plates welded on inside when outer sills off

slight rust in various places, clean and oil spray recommended

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,213 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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KJN 176Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey 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 KJN 176Y, 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 KJN 176Y registered?

KJN 176Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1983.

Is KJN 176Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJN 176Y 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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