1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A855 OVL
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 38,571 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,571 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
A855 OVL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 38,571 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A855 OVL Mileage History
- 12/07/202238,336 mi
- 20/07/202338,533 mi+197 mi
- 23/09/202438,571 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A855 OVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (A855 OVL) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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