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JVV 206T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,771 mi
Last recorded78,771 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 206T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,153 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,367 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,128 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 43,128 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front track control arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front track control arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre perished

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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JVV 206T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVV 206T, 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 JVV 206T registered?

JVV 206T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JVV 206T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVV 206T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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