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H71 JPB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,545 mi
Last recorded19,545 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 JPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,705 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,110 miles

front fog lamps coming on with lights

Fail 15 Mar 2008 7,110 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lamps coming on with lights

Fail 28 Jun 2006 6,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,566 miles

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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H71 JPB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 H71 JPB, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H71 JPB registered?

H71 JPB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H71 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H71 JPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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