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JSX 690T

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,255 mi
Last recorded57,255 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSX 690T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,255 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,669 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 56,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adsvise slight play at both front wheel bearings and rack

Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,874 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,835 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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JSX 690T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JSX 690T, 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 JSX 690T registered?

JSX 690T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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