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G859 JAH

1989 Ford Escort Van

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

9,836 mi
Last recorded9,836 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort Van54,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 JAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2006 9,836 miles

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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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G859 JAH is a 1989 Ford Escort Van in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G859 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.

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What year was G859 JAH registered?

G859 JAH is a 1989 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G859 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G859 JAH shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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