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J106 HLG

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,510 mi
Last recorded86,510 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 HLG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,510 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 86,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 77,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2005 70,552 miles

n/s outer sill holed but not in prescribed area. †n/s/r chassis leg in poor condition. †

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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J106 HLG is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 J106 HLG, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J106 HLG registered?

J106 HLG is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J106 HLG safe to buy?

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