1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · RAB 31Y
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1983. Recorded mileage 47,327 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,327 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
RAB 31Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 47,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RAB 31Y Mileage History
- 22/02/202445,017 mi
- 09/04/202545,248 mi+231 mi
- 09/04/202545,248 mi
- 27/03/202647,327 mi+2,079 mi
- 27/03/202647,327 mi
Average of roughly 1,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RAB 31Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (RAB 31Y) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
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