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N107 JLP

1996 Ford Escort Van

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,861 mi
Last recorded2,861 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 JLP
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 2,861 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

park brake travel high

Fail 6 Mar 2008 2,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 69,011 miles

Front number plate small crack.

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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N107 JLP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N107 JLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N107 JLP registered?

N107 JLP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N107 JLP safe to buy?

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