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NFB 532Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFB 532Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 91,407 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 91,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,694 miles

carbon monoxide level 3.44%.

front aeroquip brake hoses secured to suspension legs with ties,not fouling on lock to lock check.

reg-plates with non appoved symbols seen in boot.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 19,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

carbon monoxide level 3.44%.

front aeroquip brake hoses secured to suspension legs with ties,not fouling on lock to lock check.

reg-plates with non appoved symbols seen in boot.

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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NFB 532Y 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 NFB 532Y, 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 NFB 532Y registered?

NFB 532Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1983.

Is NFB 532Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFB 532Y 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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