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TJA 936S

1977 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,556 mi
Last recorded60,556 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 936S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 60,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 60,556 miles

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

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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TJA 936S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJA 936S, 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 TJA 936S registered?

TJA 936S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is TJA 936S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJA 936S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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