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J39 SJT

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,690 mi
Last recorded33,690 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ39 SJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,690 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement .

LEFT HAND REAR TYRE HAS CRAZING TO SIDEWALL AND CRACKING IN THE TREAD AREA.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 33,690 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

LEFT HAND REAR TYRE HAS CRAZING TO SIDEWALL AND CRACKING IN THE TREAD AREA.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,490 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,160 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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J39 SJT is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J39 SJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J39 SJT registered?

J39 SJT is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1992.

Is J39 SJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J39 SJT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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