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1984 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · A378 RUD

A378 RUD

1984 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1984. Recorded mileage 5,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/12/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
1296cc

A378 RUD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2023
  • 5,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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A378 RUD Mileage History

  1. 10/06/2022375 mi
  2. 04/07/20221,000 mi+625 mi
  3. 27/11/20235,384 mi+4,384 mi
  4. 11/12/20235,384 mi

Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A378 RUD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Ford Escort (A378 RUD) between June 2022 and December 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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