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RUV 416Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 416Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,431 miles

Corrosion at rear closing sill areas

Corrosion to some suspension components

Exhaust blow at front joint

Nsr brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,241 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,109 miles

age related under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

floor corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

floor corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,794 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,690 miles

exhaust rusty

floors rusty

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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RUV 416Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RUV 416Y, 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 RUV 416Y registered?

RUV 416Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1983.

Is RUV 416Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUV 416Y shows 8 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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