MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.
Nearside front wheel binding slightly.
Offside front outer CV gaiter starting to perish and split.
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
hand brake on limit
hand brake on limit
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PDM 291Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PDM 291Y, 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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How do I check the history of PDM 291Y?
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What year was PDM 291Y registered?
PDM 291Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is PDM 291Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for PDM 291Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PDM 291Y have outstanding finance?
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