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JTL 132V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,054 mi
Last recorded69,054 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTL 132V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,054 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,054 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,850 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,850 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 66,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,250 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 63,250 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,845 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,603 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JTL 132V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JTL 132V, 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

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What year was JTL 132V registered?

JTL 132V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is JTL 132V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTL 132V shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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