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1983 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · A397 GKV

A397 GKV

1983 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 62,638 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/01/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1998cc

A397 GKV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2023
  • 62,638 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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A397 GKV Mileage History

  1. 10/09/202162,442 mi
  2. 10/09/202162,442 mi
  3. 26/01/202362,638 mi+196 mi

Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

A397 GKV MOT History

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

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (A397 GKV) between September 2021 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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