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E869 JJN

1987 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,223 mi
Last recorded33,223 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 JJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,220 miles

Coolant leak

engine showing signs of over heating

Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,698 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

slight play from n/s/front steering arm

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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E869 JJN is a 1987 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 E869 JJN, 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 39 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 E869 JJN registered?

E869 JJN is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E869 JJN safe to buy?

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Does E869 JJN have outstanding finance?

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