1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A663 RGC
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1983. Recorded mileage 69,303 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1597cc
A663 RGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2009
- 69,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A663 RGC Mileage History
- 29/05/200868,518 mi
- 05/06/200868,523 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/200969,303 mi+780 mi
- 13/05/200969,303 mi
Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A663 RGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (A663 RGC) between May 2008 and May 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.
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