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SGC 892Y

1983 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 892Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,813 miles

nearside headlamp hole

offside sill surface rust

Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,811 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside headlamp hole

offside sill surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,271 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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SGC 892Y is a 1983 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGC 892Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SGC 892Y?

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What year was SGC 892Y registered?

SGC 892Y is a 1983 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is SGC 892Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGC 892Y 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 SGC 892Y have outstanding finance?

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