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NJJ 897

1983 Ford Anglia

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJJ 897
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 51,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake reading lower than n/s/f

Pass 14 May 2008 50,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,517 miles

fuel cap seal becoming perished.

n/s/f indicator becoming white.

signs of front flexible brake hoses touching bodywork.

signs of handbrake cable touching brake pipe on n/s/r brake caliper.

Pass 2 May 2006 459,008 miles

Brake pedal travel becoming excessive †

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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NJJ 897 is a 1983 Ford Anglia in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJJ 897, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJJ 897 registered?

NJJ 897 is a 1983 Ford Anglia, first registered on 3 February 1983.

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The MOT history for NJJ 897 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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