MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Decelerometer brake test carried out due to fixed rear axle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Owner manoeuvered vehicle during test
Signs of nearside front tyre fouling body. Ok at time of test
Signs of offside front tyre fouling body. Ok at time of test
Slight movement at nearside rear shock absorber top mounting
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THT 83M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 THT 83M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was THT 83M registered?
THT 83M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1974.
Is THT 83M safe to buy?
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