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VNL 295Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,530 mi
Last recorded22,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNL 295Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,530 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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VNL 295Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 VNL 295Y, 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.

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What year was VNL 295Y registered?

VNL 295Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is VNL 295Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNL 295Y shows 1 test 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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