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PGB 761Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,046 mi
Last recorded22,046 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGB 761Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front near side tyre age4 cracking

front off side tyre age cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2013 22,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres small cracks in side walls

n.s front bulk head, slightly corroded

n.s rearbrake slightly tight

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,827 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 14,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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PGB 761Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red 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 PGB 761Y, 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 PGB 761Y registered?

PGB 761Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1983.

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