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JJN 803V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 803V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,568 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,923 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,960 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,663 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

some distortion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2006 90,118 miles

engine & gearbox oil leaks

rear axle oil leak

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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JJN 803V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JJN 803V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJN 803V?

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What year was JJN 803V registered?

JJN 803V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1979.

Is JJN 803V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJN 803V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JJN 803V have outstanding finance?

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