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YNN 842Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,335 mi
Last recorded50,335 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNN 842Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 50,335 miles

various chassis components corroded

various metal fuel and brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 50,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

various chassis components corroded

various metal fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,897 miles

n/s/f floor corroded and becoming weak

o/s/f inner arch corroded and becoming weak

rear floor corroded and becoming weak

slight bind on n/s/r brake

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,358 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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YNN 842Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNN 842Y, 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 YNN 842Y registered?

YNN 842Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1983.

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The MOT history for YNN 842Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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