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RBY 683W

1981 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,102 mi
Last recorded15,102 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 683W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 15,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 11,360 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

drivers floor pan holed

nearside floor pan rusting

offside outer sill holed

slight cut in offside rear tyre

slight engine oil leak

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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RBY 683W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 RBY 683W, 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 45 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 RBY 683W?

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What year was RBY 683W registered?

RBY 683W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is RBY 683W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 683W shows 3 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.

Does RBY 683W have outstanding finance?

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