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PDM 291Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDM 291Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,553 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Nearside front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,960 miles

Offside front outer CV gaiter starting to perish and split.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 68,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,991 miles

hand brake on limit

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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