MOT Status
Mileage
99,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all shock absorbers are weak
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
offside front fog light is damaged
offside washer jet is not working
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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LVW 788Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 LVW 788Y, 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.
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What year was LVW 788Y registered?
LVW 788Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1983.
Is LVW 788Y safe to buy?
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