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P749 JYC

1996 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 JYC
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,518 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2005 62,517 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

oil leak

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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P749 JYC is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Red 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 P749 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P749 JYC registered?

P749 JYC is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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