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383 MRE

1991 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration383 MRE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 64,509 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 63,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,121 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,121 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,574 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,102 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,450 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 58,450 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,682 miles

rear no plate delaminating

rear tyres side walls cracking

uder body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2010 45,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s front bumber insecure

rear no plate delaminating

rear tyres side walls cracking

uder body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2009 45,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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383 MRE is a 1991 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 383 MRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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383 MRE is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 383 MRE safe to buy?

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