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G851 JAH

1989 Ford Escort Van

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort Van54,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 JAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 71,084 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 71,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 62,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 59,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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G851 JAH is a 1989 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 54,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G851 JAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G851 JAH?

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What year was G851 JAH registered?

G851 JAH is a 1989 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G851 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 JAH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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