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SNJ 690R

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNJ 690R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,318 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,148 miles

hand brake rod on diff rubber bush missing

rear axle pinoin oil seal leaking

rust started on underside of car

Fail 14 Sep 2009 80,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fog light in op

hand brake rod on diff rubber bush missing

rear axle pinoin oil seal leaking

rust started on underside of car

Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SNJ 690R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 SNJ 690R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNJ 690R registered?

SNJ 690R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 June 1977.

Is SNJ 690R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNJ 690R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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