1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A596 RMB
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 19,445 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A596 RMB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 19,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A596 RMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (A596 RMB) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A596 RMB Mileage History
- 24/05/202219,200 mi
- 17/05/202319,445 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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