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PYN 407Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYN 407Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,590 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,149 miles

centre exhaust box repaired with bandage , but not leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,730 miles

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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PYN 407Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYN 407Y, 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 PYN 407Y registered?

PYN 407Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1983.

Is PYN 407Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYN 407Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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