MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering shaft touching insulation around exhaust front pipe
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering shaft touching insulation around exhaust front pipe
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
some rust on osr chassis rail
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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JGK 217T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 JGK 217T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JGK 217T registered?
JGK 217T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1979.
Is JGK 217T safe to buy?
The MOT history for JGK 217T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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