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N688 JLD

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,805 mi
Last recorded1,805 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 JLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 1,801 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Condition of wiperblades. Condition of no.plates. Corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules. Travel in handbrake. Corrosion to chassis and inner sills.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 93,996 miles

Oil leak

condition of front suspension wishbone rear bushes borderline .

corrosion on main brake pipe borderline in places .

damage to rear valance.

Fail 2 Aug 2005 84,443 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside rear drum oval

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and contains nail in tread

oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2005 84,443 miles

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

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside rear drum oval

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and contains nail in tread

oil leaks

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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N688 JLD is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N688 JLD, 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 N688 JLD registered?

N688 JLD is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N688 JLD safe to buy?

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