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J608 XSX

1992 Ford Crown

Black Petrol 4093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,762 mi
Last recorded79,762 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 XSX
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,093cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 403,516 miles

Ball joint has slight play multiple (very slight play) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s exhaust pipe rubber split but still supported adequately

Pass 16 Apr 2015 403,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hole in the right side sill

sound deadening adrift at right side of the engine

Fail 10 Apr 2015 403,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

hole in the right side sill

sound deadening adrift at right side of the engine

Pass 11 Sep 2013 403,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 403,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Battery insecure

Front tyres have sidewall cracks

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 402,825 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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J608 XSX is a 1992 Ford Crown in Black with a 4,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J608 XSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Crown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J608 XSX registered?

J608 XSX is a 1992 Ford Crown, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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