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JWP 869K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,756 mi
Last recorded18,756 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWP 869K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,756 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 18,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear tyres perished

Near side front tyre very close to inner wheel arch on full lock

Pass 21 May 2016 18,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 18,553 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,286 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,403 miles

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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JWP 869K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 JWP 869K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWP 869K registered?

JWP 869K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is JWP 869K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWP 869K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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