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E199 JNP

1988 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,467 mi
Last recorded20,467 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort53,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 JNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,467 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,452 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both wings corroded

nsr arch corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 20,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,230 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 20,230 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005
Fail 6 Dec 2005 20,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E199 JNP is a 1988 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E199 JNP, 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 38 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E199 JNP registered?

E199 JNP is a 1988 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E199 JNP safe to buy?

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