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MTR 310Y

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,174 mi
Last recorded43,174 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTR 310Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 43,174 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 43,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery tray corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

bulk head corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

front floor pans corroded

front number plate cracked

front wipers smear screen slightly

rear exhaust box rubber mount perished

rear tie bar bushes perished

slight play in front suspension legs

Pass 19 May 2006 41,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2006

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight play in steering rack

brake pedal slightly spongy

bulk head corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside and nearside front floor corroded

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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MTR 310Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MTR 310Y, 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 MTR 310Y registered?

MTR 310Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is MTR 310Y safe to buy?

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